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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City-born Mike Morhardt moved back to his hometown in 2017 with his wife to open Loco Boys Brewing Co., a brewpub with an open view design that lets guests watch the brewing process+ he built the concept after drawing inspiration from Santa Monica Brew Works in California. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians celebrated 45 years of federal recognition in Peshawbestown — marking a milestone that followed decades of petitions and treaty challenges which led to their formal recognition in 1980. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern Michigan College launched a new try-it-out program to help adult learners by matching students with navigators—this program aims to help 2,000 northern Michiganders earn post-graduate degrees or certifications in the next three years. The college received $1.19M in state grants to fund the NoMI Attainment Collaborative that partners with over 20 local organizations. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Natural Resources warned that fire risk was high in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula and urged residents to take care with campfires and burning yard debris today into Monday — check online for burn permits, keep a hose nearby, and burn only natural materials — to help prevent sparks. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Antrim Conservation District at 4820 Stover Road will host two days of free soil science events starting June 6—on that day, three sessions will cover biochar, home composting and soil health under the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program, while June 7 will feature a full-day presentation on microbiome science with free gardening supplies offered at lunch. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alan and Fran Jones of Greenrock Farm—owners of this non-certified organic farm—unexpectedly grew two acres of radishes while cutting back on time-consuming potatoes and tomatoes, and they will turn the bare fields into a wildflower meadow by next spring—ordering seeds in smaller packs when larger packs sold out. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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The Big Run Celebration
6-8 p.m. — Hull Park — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a fun 4-mile run followed by a community party with food and drinks.
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Romantic Dances with Four Hands
7-8:15 p.m. — Music House Museum — Ticket prices not listed — Experience an evening of enchanting romantic music performed by acclaimed pianists Hyemin Kim and Michael Coonrod.
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Unlocking Creative Potential for Business Growth
11 AM – 1 PM — Traverse City Country Club — Tickets required — Discover how creativity can drive innovation and leadership in business.
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Black Star Farms Paella Night
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Check event page for pricing — Savor the delightful aromas of freshly prepared paella right on the patio.
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Michigan's Mac & Cheese Festival
5-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — All-inclusive tickets — Savor 30+ mac & cheese varieties with live music and family-friendly activities.
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Father's Day Celebration on the Farm
Fun-filled day for Dads — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Myrtle & Maude's — Free root beer floats — Celebrate Father's Day with vintage finds, barbecue, and family games.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 AM – 1 PM — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Cost info not provided — Experience a guided tour featuring stunning vineyards, historic barns, and the unique wine cave.
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Paint Grand Traverse 2025
10 AM – 8 PM — Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City — Check event details for entry cost — Celebrate art in nature at this annual plein air painting festival.
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Ladies Night Dance Party with 1Wave DJs
9 PM - 2 AM — Union Street Station — Entry not specified — Dance the night away with great music and vibrant energy at this exciting weekly event.
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Gary Clark Jr Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Tickets Starting At $35 — Experience the thunderous blues and diverse sounds of Grammy-winning artist Gary Clark Jr.
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