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Name change floated
Everyone knows the Boardman River as just that — the Boardman River. But Grand Traverse Baykeeper John Nelson is floating the idea of renaming the river to honor the waterway's connection to Native American history.
Continued ... - Exchange host families sought
- Man in propane billing dispute
- New state law allows NMC to offer four-year degrees
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Name change floated
- Michigan
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Blue Cross overhaul back on legislative burner
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan officials hoped to start the new year with an operational overhaul that included ending its tax-exempt status, changing how it's regulated and transforming itself from a charitable trust to a customer-owned nonprofit.
Continued ... - City says 12 Detroit homes accidentally demolished
- Tutor helps students learn formula for success
- Michigan in Brief: 01/06/2013
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Blue Cross overhaul back on legislative burner
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GT County right to get out of shelter business
Grand Traverse County officials need to toss a few more dollars into the kitty to get out of the dog and cat business; trying to bargain with the Cherryland Humane Society over a few bucks is barking up the wrong tree.
Continued ... - Local checks were a protection
- Letters to the Editor: 01/06/2013
- Lessenberry: An 'outstate' view of Detroit
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GT County right to get out of shelter business
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- Sports
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Glads holds off McBain rally
The theme for the seesaw non-league boys’ hardwood clash between host McBain and Traverse City St. Francis was evident early on Saturday.
Continued ... - West beats Alpena 5-2
- Prep Sports Roundup: 01/06/2013
- St. Francis boys score win over Harbor Springs
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Glads holds off McBain rally
- Business
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Doug Luciani: New year, new opportunities
A new year is a good time to assess accomplishments, and to ponder the challenges that lie ahead. There are plenty of reasons to feel good about northern Michigan looking back at 2012. Despite the steep economic challenges in Michigan over the past decade, many regional economic indicators showed marked improvement.
Continued ... - Sonic tells story of Detroit comeback
- Business in brief: 01/06/13
- Business memoranda: 01/06/2013
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Doug Luciani: New year, new opportunities
- Life
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Happy — and clear — trails
On snowy mornings, Glen Ruczynski especially appreciates a clever public-private partnership. Cycling to work 10 miles from the Bunker Hill Road area in Acme to Copper Ridge on the west side of Traverse City takes about half the time, thanks to some helpers who clear the TART trail. Without them, Ruczynski would still ride his mountain bike with studded tires or bike with fat tires. But it would definitely be a struggle. "It would be doable, but basically one-and-a-half hours of misery rather than a 50-minute commute," said Ruczynski, who bikes to his job two to three times a week. "It makes a tremendous difference."
Continued ... - Storyteller keeps his eye on the goal
- A dollar a day
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Happy — and clear — trails
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VIDEO: "Uncle" Joe Biden gets casual with families of new Congress
Vice President Joe Biden seemed to have fun while greeting the families of the newest members of Congress.
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- Slate: The horrors of online dating
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