Good morning, Traverse City.

910 Media Group and Traverse City Public Library will host a free panel on civility and local news at the library Community Room.

Panelists (Ed Ronco, Rebecca Pierce, Joe Warner) will discuss building trust with audiences as RSVPs remain open.

Ray Minervini, president of The Minervini Group, will be honored with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award from Traverse Connect at a luncheon on May 13 (recognizing his leadership in major preservation and redevelopment projects).

Cherry Capital Airport is fully staffed to handle a surge in spring travel + TSA is ready as area residents head for spring break after last week’s winter storm.

Munson nurses are hosting a town hall today downtown to request community support as negotiations continue for a new contract after their agreement expired on March 10; the Traverse City Munson Nurses Association represents 850 nurses (union talks continue).

The Soo Locks began the 2026 shipping season just after midnight Wednesday — drawing about 150 onlookers as the first vessel passed through Poe Lock.

Captain Bruce Beeker said his vessel is headed to Superior for an iron ore pickup en route to Toledo.

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa won the Traverse City Tourism hospitality award on Wednesday, Mar.

25 and will host spring events soon. The resort earned the accolade for its service and plans to unveil its spring schedule for local guests.

Community members will join NMC students at the updated Career & Majors Fair on Friday, April 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes campus, where employers and academic staff will show how programs lead to local job opportunities.

MDOT will rebuild a 7.8-mile stretch of US-31 near Interlochen starting this spring.

The project will run through November and include a new roundabout near J. Maddie Parkway — follow detour routes to reach local businesses.

Traffic signal installation at Keith J.

Charters Traverse City State Park is set to begin next Monday at the relocated U.S. 31 campground entrance—motorists should expect single-lane closures.

Dr. Edward Hagen, a Traverse City surgeon at Munson Medical Center, said local colorectal cancer rates are 4 to 5 percent above the state average, with 60 percent of cases north of U.S. 10 diagnosed late.

He urged adults to schedule screenings early for better outcomes.

Housing North, Grand Traverse County and Flywheel Companies have launched the new Grand Traverse County Housing Growth Opportunity Map (an interactive planning tool) that marks areas with available public infrastructure to support housing development.

The map is available to the public now.

Affordable housing plans in Garfield Township gained momentum Wednesday when MSHDA awarded $9.5 million for the second phase of The Flats at Carriage Commons; the funding will construct 48 new housing units (5 accessible).

Detroit Tigers baseball will soon return to local cable TV after Spectrum announced a broadcast deal ahead of the season’s opening pitch.

Local viewers can watch games on Detroit SportsNet.

Spring Break at the Museum

11 AM – 4 PM — Dennos Museum Center — Kids are free with adults — Enjoy a Spring Break adventure with a family scavenger hunt and prizes.

Easter Brunch Celebration

10 AM - 3 PM — Aerie Restaurant & Lounge — Adults $58, Children $18 — Indulge in a delightful brunch feast with family and friends this Easter Sunday.

DMC Concert: Thornetta Davis

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the powerful vocals and soulful storytelling of Thornetta Davis, Detroit's Queen of the Blues.

Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k

8:30-10:30 a.m. — Mari Vineyards — Register early — Enjoy a scenic 5k run or walk with delicious wines at a beautiful vineyard.

2026 Cherry Bombspiel

2 PM – 3 PM — Traverse City Curling Club — $500 — Compete in a fun curling event with 36 teams and a four-game guarantee.

NMC Jazz Bands & High School All-Star Big Band Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $10-$20 — Experience an evening of vibrant jazz performances featuring local high school talent and special guest Robbie M Smith.

Earth Day Clothing Swap

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Free entry — Refresh your wardrobe sustainably while enjoying a community clothing and gear swap this Earth Day.

NMC Concert Band Spring Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $10-$20 — Experience a night filled with vibrant music from talented musicians showcasing their versatility.

The Golden Age of Broadway Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $10-$20 — Experience a musical journey through the beloved songs of Broadway's Golden Age with the NMC Grand Traverse Chorale.