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Pow wow brings unity, visibility in Traverse City
Drums pound, jingle dresses live up to their name and more than 50 dancers of all ages make their way into the large tent. But when the grand entrance came to a close, the National Cherry Festival annual Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Pow Wow on Tuesday had only just begun. Pow...
First Lady Jill Biden visits Traverse City for campaign event
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was in Traverse City on Wednesday for a campaign event and a special stop. While here, she helped kick off the 45th Democratic-coordinated campaign office. The office is dedicated to mobilizing, training and recruiting volunteers for the Biden campaign. The...
First Lady Biden to visit Middleville, Traverse City for community and political events
MIDDLEVILLE, Mich. — First Lady Jill Biden will be in Middleville Wednesday to highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture's summer nutrition programs for area children during a 10:30 a.m. event, White House officials announced Tuesday. As part of her "Joining Forces" initiative, Dr. Biden will also visit Hidden Helpers...
Two Michigan Resorts in Running for Best Wine Country Hotel in the U.S.
Want to take a trip to wine country? Two Michigan resorts are being honored among the best wine country hotels in the nation. Northern Michigan and the Michigan lake shore are getting recognized more and more as excellent wine regions. Areas around the Great Lakes, carved out by glaciers, have...
This Unassuming Restaurant In Michigan Has A Prime Rib That’s Absolutely To Die For
There’s a culinary gem hiding in the charming streets of Kalkaska, Michigan. Tucked away in this tranquil town lies Trout Town Tavern & Eatery, a modest establishment that serves up prime rib so good it might just change your life. Those who have discovered this hidden treasure rave about...
Record number of volunteers helping during National Cherry Festival
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The National Cherry Festival is seeing a record number of volunteers this year. Throughout the eight days of the festival, 2,800 volunteers will be helping keep events running smooth. Forecast: Rain moves out Wednesday morning, mostly sunny skies by afternoon. The Traverse City Figure Skating...
Smokey Bear, now 80, to headline National Cherry Festival as icon's message brings controversy
One of America’s best-known — and most beloved — bears, after teddy, that is, is set to appear at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City this week as the marshal of the Cherry Royale Parade on Saturday, and before that, in the sky, as a huge, hot air balloon. The Smokey Bear...
Northern Michigan man dies after crashing van, landing in Manistee River
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI -- A 58-year-old Interlochen man died Tuesday following a crash that took place around 3:30 p.m. in Springville Township. According to the Wexford County Sheriff, the man appears to have lost control of the van he was driving and hit a guardrail before landing in the Manistee River.
Grand Traverse Band hosts annual powwow at National Cherry Festival
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The National Cherry Festival celebrated the culture, language and spirit of the region's Indigenous people. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians held its traditional powwow at the Open Space Park on Tuesday. Watch Parade: UpNorthLive Streaming Cherry Royale Parade. Along with music...
DDA Poised to Scuttle Retail Incubator
A planned retail incubator in downtown Traverse City could be dead on arrival after the TC Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) finance committee voted Tuesday to recommend scuttling the project to the DDA board. That recommendation – which the board will consider at its July 19 meeting – comes amid concerns about funding and staffing the incubator and its long-term viability given the uncertain future of TIF 97.
Blue Angels' Jet No. 5 was reportedly damaged after hitting a seagull
This story has been updated to identify the correct Blue Angel jet that was damaged. Blue Angels Jet No. 5 was briefly taken out of commission during their performance at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday. According to a report from UpNorthLive, the jet was damaged after it struck a...
First Lady Stops at GT Commons, King Orchards in TC Visit
First Lady Jill Biden visited northern Michigan Wednesday, making stops at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons to launch a new Democratic coordinated campaign office in Traverse City and meeting with staff and customers at King Orchards in Central Lake. Biden arrived at Cherry Capital Airport at 1pm and was...
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