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Scams: and what locals can do to avoid them

Thomas Kinnunen has been a Michigan state police officer for 15 years. He works out of a Negaunee post, which covers Alger and Marquette county. With various scams around Kinnunen says, “the most popular is getting your identity stolen and it can cause consequences like losing money.” Scams can be really dangerous because victims can give some random person all of their information.
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Unite to Preserve Postal Services: Dickinson County’s Battle Against USPS Consolidation

Dickinson County Board of Commissioners Faced with the consolidation with the Green Bay processing center and reduction in local services in the Upper Peninsula’s only mail processing plant, the Dickinson County Board of Commissioners has begun a local and nationwide online petition campaign. The petition, which is available on change.
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Michigan’s Importance to Migratory Birds

It’s spring time now, so we’re starting to see the natural world come back to life from the winter, including birds migrating back from the wintering grounds in Central and South America. Our wonderful state of Michigan is a destination for many bird species when they’re seeking the right habitat to settle down. There are a lot of reasons that we all love living in Michigan, but what makes it so special for birds?
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Munising School Public Library News

UP author John Smolens will be in person at the Munising Library to discuss his most recent novel, A Cold, Hard Prayer on Thurs., May 16 at 6 p.m. This popular, award-winning author will talk about his newest work along with his past favorites and will be available for questions and autographs. Falling Rock will be in the Library with all of John’s books for sale that day as well. You will not want to miss this special event that kicks off our Summer Authors Series.
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Your brain on…water

Your brain on…water We all know we live in a beautiful place with so much to do year-round, but one “perk” we may not think about often is that being near the water is associated with many health benefits. Not only is it mesmerizing to look at, but studies have shown that simply being around water (especially larger bodies of water) has many positive effects on our mental and physical wellbeing. These effects include lowering blood pressure, reducing stress, improving creativity, and providing a sense of calm and relaxation. Additionally, being near water can provide you with an overall greater sense of happiness.
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Reviving Munising’s Legacy: Alger County Land Bank Authority Leads the Restoration of Historic Fire Hall

Jennifer Champagne As you drive through the main thoroughfare of Munising, you encounter a structure steeped in history and tradition—the old Munising Fire Hall. This fire station, a relic of Munising’s past, stands as a testament to the community’s rich legacy and enduring spirit.
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Room to Grow

Bill Cook MSU Extension Forester/Biologist, retired Wood is the most environmentally friendly raw material at our disposal. The legacy of human wood use is rich and the future is bright.
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River Crossing Activity

Getting out to enjoy the weather! Mrs. Miles 7th grade science class did a River Crossing Activity that requires the students to use teamwork to get the entire class “across the river” with each person having to always touch a piece of paper.
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