August 30, 2026

Teaching Kids in the Age of AI

Kalkaska Public Schools: Then & Now

In 1993, a budget crisis in Kalkaska schools changed Michigan school funding forever. Three decades later, how is KPS doing today?
In March 1993, the Kalkaska … Read More >>

Controlled Chaos in the Classroom

Inspired by 27 years of teaching, Cheboygan teacher Eric Hall pens new book
He may not have a … Read More >>

Your Labor Day 2026 Weekend Itinerary

10 events Up North
Before the kids go back … Read More >>

The Mane Attraction

Six riders to watch at the 2026 Tournament of Champions
June to September, the grounds … Read More >>

A Taste of Southern Hospitality

Crooked Biscuit’s first summer in Wolverine
After a road trip and … Read More >>

Grands LC’s Peanut Butter Brittle Butty

Tastemaker
In the world of sweet … Read More >>

Feature

Minnehaha Brewhaha 2026

You can’t say the name of this music festival without smiling. Sept. 4 and 5, head to Arcadia for the annual showcase of local talent, food trucks, and breweries. This year’s performers include the …

Aug. 29, 2026 |

Dining

Rare Bird’s About Time IPA

We were Heartbroken with a capital H back in April, when Rare Bird Brewpub suffered a fire that forced the beloved Traverse City spot to close its doors temporarily. Fortunately, damage was minimal enough …

Aug. 29, 2026 |

Opinion

Most Boastful, Least Accomplished

We accept, perhaps to our own detriment, that politicians have a fairly distant relationship with the truth. Especially during campaign season, we know candidates are going to exaggerate any successes and minimize or completely …

Aug. 29, 2026 |

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Water Weekend in Petoskey

The annual Water Is Life Festival—part of the 2026 Water Weekend Sept. 4-7—heads to Bayfront Park West in Petosk… Read More >>

Can Leelanau Housing Become Affordable?

That’s the question the Leelanau County Housing Collaborative and Sleeping Bear Gateways Council are trying to answer … Read More >>

The Fall Herd

Did you know that Gaylord is home to a herd of 60 elk, the official mascot of Otsego County? And that there are places aroun… Read More >>

Five Years After the Fall of Kabul with IAF

Five years after the fall of Kabul, what is happening in Afghanistan and here in Traverse City? On Thursday, Sept. 3, at Mil… Read More >>