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Traverse City
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 139 Native American men of Company K were honored at a road dedication ceremony Wednesday in Peshabestown (their final muster and roll call) as a tribute to their service. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ St. Clair Butterfly Foundation celebrated 19 years of supporting teachers, doctors and law enforcement with trauma-informed practices at Commongrounds in Traverse City Thursday. The event introduced a Northern Michigan advisory board and a three-year collaboration with Benzie County groups to strengthen local support systems. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four welding students at Kirtland Community College built a portable X-ray frame for the tribal eagle rehab center run by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. They designed the frame in May as a practical project to help the staff safely take radiographs of injured eagles. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The US-31 rebuilding project near Interlochen will begin June 2 or June 3 with a ($32.5 million investment) to widen the road and add safety features, causing northbound traffic to detour via local roads while work continues into July. 9&10 News
- ➤ Grand Traverse County officials warned on Wednesday that cleaning up debris in the Boardman River will take weeks due to hazardous materials posing life-threatening risks. They ordered the closure of several river access points to protect public safety. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse Area District Library and Crooked Tree Arts Center are exploring a joint occupancy plan for the Carnegie Building with discussions led by the city manager and a final decision expected by September. The City approved a one-year lease extension for Crooked Tree Arts Center through Oct. 31, 2027. 9&10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Munson Healthcare broke ground yesterday on a new 24-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) project in Grand Traverse County. The expanded unit will provide private family rooms and extra space for newborns. UpNorthLive
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Butterflies & Brews Fundraiser
3-7 p.m. — Right Brain Brewery — $40 ($20 for under 17) — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring a butterfly release, silent auction, and kids' crafts supporting butterfly conservation.
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Interlochen Summer Job Fair
1-5 p.m. — Traverse Area District Library — Free entry — Explore summer job opportunities in a variety of camp roles at this local job fair.
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Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Open Space Park — Free entry — Dive into the heart of summer with local and regional artists showcasing stunning works.
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Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Open Space Park, Traverse City, MI — Free entry — Celebrate summer creativity with stunning local art and live entertainment at this vibrant outdoor show.
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Grand Traverse AKC All-Breed Dog Show
June 12-14 — Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Experience a weekend of all-breed dog shows including Best Veteran and Best Puppy competitions.
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Howie Mandel Live Performance
Time TBD — Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the iconic comedian and television personality Howie Mandel.
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Pegtown Group Meeting
8:00–9:00 p.m. — Pegtown Station — Free entry — Join an engaging support group for alcohol addiction recovery in a welcoming environment.
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Paint Grand Traverse Festival
All day — Crooked Tree Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of Northern Michigan through a week-long plein air painting competition featuring national artists.
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Paint Grand Traverse Festival
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Crooked Tree Arts Center — Free entry — Experience the vibrant outdoor painting festival and competition in beautiful Traverse City.
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