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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

100 Years Ago: February 1925 Wright’s Weekly In February 1925, an unusual case of illegal duck hunting made headlines in Mathias Township. District Warden John A. Vixena and Deputy Warden Julius Thorsen arrested two trappers for killing ducks out of season. The case revealed that a section of Trout Lake had remained unfrozen, providing wintering grounds for an unexpected number of waterfowl. Meanwhile, Munising’s fire department was called out in the early hours after a blaze erupted in a storehouse behind the Munising Candy Kitchen. The origin remained a mystery, but damage was minimal.
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What should I know about GLP-1 medications?

Q: I am 35 years old and, during my last pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It was treated successfully; both I and my baby came through the pregnancy/ delivery without complications. I had gained considerable weight during the pregnancy and, in spite of careful dieting and some exercise, I haven’t been able to lose much weight at all. Since I’m not nursing and I’m at high risk to develop diabetes, my primary care provider recommended a trial of one of the new medications on the market — Wegovy or Ozempic. The handout my clinician gave me called these medications “GLP1.” As I’ve read about side effects, I’ve become alarmed and would like to know more about the medication and other things to watch for.
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EVENTS & SPORTS CALENDARS

Ice Fest Week has arrived. Michigan Ice Fest, the UP200, the Midnight Run and the Jack Pine 30 bring winter excitement to the region, alongside plenty of local happenings to keep you busy. Whether you’re cheering on mushers, climbing frozen waterfalls or warming up with live music and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone.
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UP200 returning next week

After a two-year hiatus caused by a lack of snow, the UP200 sled dog race is set to make a triumphant return next week. This iconic event, which began in February 1990, has become a cornerstone of winter sports in the Upper Peninsula, drawing mushers and spectators from across North America.
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‘Green and Gold’: Film by U.P. natives in theaters

“Having the movie reviewed by The New York Times and so many other major news outlets has been an out-of-body experience for us,” “Green and Gold” director Anders Lindwall said. “But the honest truth of it — what actually fills our hearts — is seeing so many folks from the U.P. packing the theaters, waiting in lines to see a movie by one of their own, blowing up our social media channels. That means everything to us. It’s that type of authentic community support and richness that the whole movie is about, and to see it manifest in the actual theatrical release leaves us speechless. Thank you.”
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Winery is a family affair

Editor’s note: This is the second article on Sage Creek Winery in Memphis, Michigan, an enterprise started and operated by Munising natives Mike and Jeff Dausey. The first story was published in the Jan. 24 issue of The Beacon.
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