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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday evening, the Northwest Education Services Adult Education program honored 47 adult learners at Milliken Auditorium by awarding 9 high school diplomas and 38 GED certificates—six graduates and three additional students were inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society. The program partners with Networks Northwest and Northwest Michigan Works! to offer flexible, year-round classes. 9&10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bluegills in northern Michigan are starting to breed later than usual after a long, cold winter — a friend reported that by May 31st the fish were staging for spawning, a shift from past patterns. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The MSU Board of Trustees held a retreat at the City Opera House to review the Street Medicine Program that sends medical students to reach Traverse City's unhoused. The program aims to lower the risk for residents—whose mortality rate is three times higher than that of those with homes—by offering needed care on the streets. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City St. Francis Baseball advanced to the state title game after winning their playoff match on June 12 — the win secured their spot in the championship round. The team will prepare to compete for the title in the upcoming game — local fans are eager to see strong play. 9&10 News
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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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TCTC Community Run
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Mission Proper — Free entry — Gather for a friendly run with warm-ups and welcome participants of all paces and distances.
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Sunday Brunch on the Farm
11 AM – 12 PM — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Complimentary beverages included — Customize a delicious brunch experience with a choice of starter, entrée, and dessert.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 AM – 1 PM — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Check for ticket prices — Explore the beautiful grounds, including a vineyard and wine cave, on this guided tour.
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Luke Woltanski Live Performance
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse — Free entry — Experience Luke's unique melodies reflecting life in Northern Michigan.
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