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The Hiawatha National Forest would like to remind the public that snow plowing permits are available and required for certain activities during the winter season. Permits cover activities such as plowing to personal cabins, moving timber, and hauling gravel, and may be of particular interest to recreational residence holders and private land or cabin inholders.

With Michigan’s firearm deer season starting Wednesday, the DNR reminds everyone to put safety first. Lt.

In the midst of ongoing problems finding and retaining staff, Munising Public Schools raised pay rates for a number of seasonal and support staff at its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 20.

Counting and reporting the birds you see this winter helps scientists better understand bird movement and population health, leading to meaningful, on-the-ground conservation action to protect birds and the places they need. Join these upcoming community science bird counts: Winter Feeder Counts (Nov. 1 – April 30): Do you have a bird feeder or bird habitat visible from a window in your home or at your office? If so, you’re ready to participate in a winter feeder count! Learn how to take part in Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Michigan Feeder Count or Cornell’s International Project FeederWatch. You can join these counts any time before April 30.

The annual Starry Starry Night event will be Friday, Nov. 24 in Grand Marais. The event encourages people to buy local in the Grand Marais area and will have carolers, hot chocolate and more before the parade at 8 p.m. in downtown Grand Marais.