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A Lake Michigan power plant.

Special Report: Michigan’s Future Energy Mix

Electricity in Michigan comes mostly from coal and nuclear power, but that's set to change in the next decade. DTE Energy's Nick Khouri talks about how the utility is planning for the change.

A yurt at Craig Lake State Park
Seven U.P. communities get DNR recreation grants

Source: ABC 10

Silent Sports-snowshoeing
Northern Michigan offers Christmasy activities

Source: The Detroit Free Press

Airport officials listen to a market report from LSSU students.
LSSU marketing students report on airport
Great Turtle Toys Marquette ribbon cutting
Great Turtle Toys now open in Marquette
Who's handling your money?
mBank’s merger with Peninsula Bank is complete

Source: ABC 10

Miners Castle at Pictured Rocks.
NMU gets grant to create coastal weather observation system
Manistique in Schoolcraft County.
Schoolcraft County EDC has new director, new location
Local ingredients are the focus of catering from Paladino's.
How to make your Christmas party super-local

There's a lot of emphasis on how to shop local for the holidays. That's a worthy goal, but anyone who has a holiday party in their future should check out these ways to locally-source food, drinks and decorations for your home this season, too.

Basketball is a tradition at Michigan schools.
St. Ignace highlighted as hot spot for U-M recruits

Source: mgoblue.com

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