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Bridging Worlds: The Journey to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula via the Mighty Mackinac Bridge

While the Upper Peninsula has much to offer, part of the fun is just getting here. Visitors coming from lower Michigan have the opportunity to begin their time in the U.P. by driving over the Straits of Mackinac, where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet, on the nearly 5 mile long Mackinac Bridge, currently the fifth longest suspension bridge in the world. Taking four years and costing over $70 million dollars (over 700 million in today’s money) to build, the bridge connected lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula by car for the first time.
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Grand Marais Winter Fest:

Grand Marais, MI - The UP200 Winter Fest turned Grand Marais into a lively winter wonderland last Saturday, despite the cancellation of the UP200 sled dog races for the second consecutive year due to a lack of snow. The town embraced the setback and transformed it into a day of community bonding and winter festivities.
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County Seeks Renewal of Library Millage Feb. 27

The current library millage for Alger County will expire at the end of 2024. The County Library Board has placed a millage renewal on the ballot for the Feb. 27, 2024 election. In 2008 Public Library supporters asked the Alger County Commission to form the Alger County Library Board. The board consists of 5 people, appointed by the Board of Commissioners for terms of 3 years each. The Alger County Library Board administers the county library fund and they are responsible for contracting with the Munising Public Schools on behalf of the Munising School Public Library (MSPL) to administer public library service on a county-wide basis.
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Munising Mail Carriers Retire:

Munising, MI – Two familiar faces in the Munising postal service, Lori Stewart and Carl Sanford, bid farewell to their long and commendable careers with a retirement party at the Barge Inn on Saturday, February 17. The Beacon caught up with them during the celebration to capture their reflections on their decades of service.
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Correction

February 2, 2024 issue 5th Annual Market Walk: A Healthy Initiative for Locals In this story, the days of operation for the market were incorrectly listed as Tuesday afternoons, May - October. This is incorrect. The market runs on Mondays, 4-7 PM, and has done so since 2020.
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Cheesy Vegetable Soup

Main Ingredients: 4 Tbs Onion, chopped 2 Tbs Butter 2 C Frozen whole kernel corn 1 C Broccoli, chopped 1/2 C Carrot, shredded 1/2 C Water 2-10 3/4 oz Cans of Condensed Cream of Potato Soup 2 C Milk 1/2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 oz Provolone Cheese, cut up Dash of pepper Directions: In a medium saucepan, cook onion in warm, melted butter until tender (but not brown) Add Corn, Broccoli, Carrots, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
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Valley Spur Seeks Support for New Groomer

Munising, MI – Nestled on the Northern edge of the Hiawatha National Forest, Valley Spur remains a popular winter destination for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, offering miles of scenic trails. Despite facing challenges this winter due to unpredictable snow conditions disrupting grooming routines, the trail system continues to provide a haven for skiers.
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