January 1, 2026

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Jan. 8, 2022

Northern Express is for and by the people of northern Michigan. So hey, here’s your chance to be a part of it! We’re looking for your tips and ideas for several upcoming winter issues. Know any …

• romantic, heartfelt or downright quirky engagement or love tales for our Valentine’s Day issue?

• northern Michiganders whose stories are so impressive or fantastic they belong on our 10th annual “Fascinating People” list?

• true experts who make something great out of basically nothing? We’ll be showcasing interesting people and projects in our DIY Experts’ Guide 

• inside scoops from the trails for our massive spring 2022 Hiking & Biking Guide?

If you have leads or ideas, we’re all ears! Drop us a line at info@northernexpress.com.

As always, our readers make Northern Express a better read!

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