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For the second year, the Natural Resources class is preparing for another smolt release this spring and would like to continue expanding the curriculum and the partnership by engaging students at the Munising Middle-High School in hands-on water quality studies of the local Lake Superior Watershed, including the Anna River and its tributaries. Science teacher Hilary Ludecke is working with the Rotary International Club of Munising, the Alger Conservation District (ACD), and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to raise Chinook Salmon In The Classroom. In order to conduct these hands-on studies Mrs. Ludecke and the students need to raise enough money to purchase a classroom set of Vernier probes and sensors, as well as software to analyze the data collected, and much more. To donate contact Hilary Ludecke at hilary.ludecke@mps-up.com Alger County Animal Shelter

On Thursday January 25, “Trooper Tom” wore his mourning badge, a black strip across the badge signaling the death of fellow State Patrol member. “It’s like a flag at half-mast,” he explained.

January 19, 2024 issue School Board Approves New Basketball Backstop; Discusses Bus Driver Situation In this issue the amounts for the sinking fund were referenced as dollars instead of mills. The information should read as follows: The sinking fund ballot resolution came next on the agenda. They are currently asking for 1.5 mills which is down from 1.9 mills from last year. There is thought that if they pare this number down much more, they “won’t be able to accomplish what they set out to accomplish” according to Mr. Travis, with another 1.6 mills on the debt levy. This was approved by the board.