May 17, 2025

What to Do This Memorial Day Weekend: 11 Ways to Celebrate Up North

Dinner, Shopping, and Side of Local History

Locals Lake Leelanau restaurant and retail now open
Tony West’s vision for Locals … Read More >>

Banking on Communities

The nonprofit lender backing small businesses Up North
From crunching numbers to pinpointing … Read More >>

U.P. Forests and Parks Hit by Federal Budget Cuts and Layoffs

National Park stewards, wildlife biologists, and Forest Service representatives raise alarm over DOGE-mandated cuts
Most Michiganders have a favorite … Read More >>

A Fast(er) Track for Line 5

Enbridge and environmentalists speak about updated timeline for the tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac
The Canadian oil and gas … Read More >>

Local VA Offices Not Expecting to Be Impacted by DOGE Cuts

Millage funding keeps essential services running throughout the state
The Trump administration and Elon … Read More >>

Adventuring Beyond the Tourist Trail on Mackinac Island

10+ ways to see the island through fresh eyes
Visitors may know Mackinac Island … Read More >>

Feature

Don’t Burn That Storm Debris

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking northern Michigan residents to reconsider burning debris from the March ice storm. “Our local fire departments are reporting that people in areas impacted by the storm …

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Dining

The Landing’s Lobster Avocado Toast

Lobster and avocado toast? In this economy?! You bet. The Landing Restaurant in Charlevoix is gearing up for their summer reopening May 21, and we’re headed straight for our favorite pick from the appetizer …

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Opinion

Climate Changes, We Don't

As summer approaches, it is time for a quick climate review while information is still available from reliable sources. More than 1,000 employees have been laid off at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …

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Grief & Gratitude

A bit of courage is helpful when an artist creates from an authentic place. The same can be said for the viewer when looking… Read More >>

Where Science and Divine Revelation Meet

This column concerns the incident where a long-time employee at a local church was fired because Catholic doctrine could not… Read More >>

Film Review: Thunderbolts*

With a notable asterisk in the title, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded this summer with the long-anticipated relea… Read More >>

Running into Memorial Day Weekend

Start Memorial Day weekend with beautiful views of Little Traverse Bay during the Top of Michigan Festival of Races, Saturda… Read More >>