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Grand Traverse County, Michigan
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Government

Grand Traverse County Posts Comprehensive Board Materials Online, Boosting Transparency

Grand Traverse County Posts Comprehensive Board Materials Online, Boosting Transparency

Grand Traverse County maintains an up to date public portal with Board of Commissioners membership, meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, recordings and links to departmental resources, giving residents a single place to follow county decisions. The portal matters because it lets residents review staff packets and past votes, prepare for public hearings, and use contact information to request records or seek placement on meeting agendas.

Marcus Williams - Journalist
Marcus Williams
•2 min read•02:26 PM

About Grand Traverse County

Population
Approximately 95,200 residents
County Seat
Traverse City, Michigan
Coverage Area
601 square miles in northern Michigan

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Holiday Craft Markets Bring Local Makers and Community Support

Holiday Craft Markets Bring Local Makers and Community Support

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Grand Traverse Parks Resource Guides Activities, Rentals, Volunteer Opportunities

Grand Traverse Parks Resource Guides Activities, Rentals, Volunteer Opportunities

Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation maintains an online guide that details the county parks, recreation programs,...

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Community

Traverse City Grant Boosts Affordable Cottages Project in Frankfort

Traverse City Grant Boosts Affordable Cottages Project in Frankfort

A $50,000 grant from Rotary Charities of Traverse City will help finish infrastructure and shared amenities for the Cott...

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Hundreds Run for Raptors at Crystal Mountain, Support Local Sanctuary

Hundreds Run for Raptors at Crystal Mountain, Support Local Sanctuary

About 237 people took part in Crystal Mountain's Turkey Vulture Trot on November 28, raising money for the North Sky Rap...

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Healthcare

Munson Clinic Marks World AIDS Day with Free Community Events

Munson Clinic Marks World AIDS Day with Free Community Events

Munson Healthcare announced on Nov. 25 that the Thomas Judd Care Center will mark World AIDS Day with two community even...

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Education

Northwestern Michigan College Publishes November Board Materials for Public Review

Northwestern Michigan College Publishes November Board Materials for Public Review

Northwestern Michigan College updated its official Board materials page to post the November 24, 2025 Board of Trustees ...

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Business

New Four Unit Luxury Condominiums Open Downtown, Boosting Local Market

New Four Unit Luxury Condominiums Open Downtown, Boosting Local Market

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Healthcare

Munson Healthcare Donates to Weekend Meal Programs, Expands Support

Munson Healthcare Donates to Weekend Meal Programs, Expands Support

On November 25 Munson Healthcare announced donations and volunteer support for Blessings in a Backpack programs that pro...

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Community

Local leaders reflect on community resilience, nonprofits, and teamwork

Local leaders reflect on community resilience, nonprofits, and teamwork

The Ticker published a roundup on November 27 featuring short reflections from local leaders and community figures about...

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Government

DDA Approves Pavilion, State Street Two Way, Rotary Square Plan

DDA Approves Pavilion, State Street Two Way, Rotary Square Plan

Traverse City Downtown Development Authority unanimously approves three major projects at its Nov. 24, 2025 meeting, adv...

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Government

County to Hold Hearing on Rescinding Body Art Ordinance

County to Hold Hearing on Rescinding Body Art Ordinance

On November 25 the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners announced a public hearing for December 3 to consider a ...

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Community

Thanksgiving Snowstorm Strands Travelers, Disrupts Northern Michigan Roads

Thanksgiving Snowstorm Strands Travelers, Disrupts Northern Michigan Roads

Heavy snowfall on Thanksgiving travel days is creating hazardous conditions across northern Michigan, with inland areas ...

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Community

Traverse City candy shop hosts fundraiser for local animal shelter

Traverse City candy shop hosts fundraiser for local animal shelter

Rocket Fizz in downtown Traverse City will host its seventh annual Small Business Waggerday on November 29, with 10 perc...

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Community

Winter Safety Concerns Rise at Sleeping Bear Dunes, Community Impact

Winter Safety Concerns Rise at Sleeping Bear Dunes, Community Impact

The National Park Service updated its Sleeping Bear Dunes landing page on November 18, 2025 with up to date alerts, maps...

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Education

Kingsley Celebrates State Volleyball Title, Football Advances to Ford Field

Kingsley Celebrates State Volleyball Title, Football Advances to Ford Field

On Nov. 23 Kingsley High School won its first state volleyball championship and the football team advanced to the Divisi...

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Business

Mill District Groundbreaking, TCAPS Building Renovation Boost Boardman Lake Revitalization

Mill District Groundbreaking, TCAPS Building Renovation Boost Boardman Lake Revitalization

Two mixed use projects in the Boardman Lake district took significant steps forward on November 23, 2025, with a ceremon...

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Government

Planning Underway for Buffalo Ridge Trail Extension Along Silver Lake Road

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Government

Traverse City Elects Mayor, Commissioners; Fife Lake Votes on Millages

Traverse City Elects Mayor, Commissioners; Fife Lake Votes on Millages

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Community

Massive Blue Spruce Installed Downtown, Cass Street Closed Through December

Massive Blue Spruce Installed Downtown, Cass Street Closed Through December

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Government

County to Vote on $27M Emergency Operations and 911 Center

County to Vote on $27M Emergency Operations and 911 Center

The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners will vote on Nov. 5, 2025, on a $26.2–$27.6 million contract to build a...

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Business

Traverse City Breaks Ground on $28.9M Freshwater Research Hub

Traverse City Breaks Ground on $28.9M Freshwater Research Hub

A new waterfront research center promises to reshape Traverse City’s economy beyond tourism, linking science, education,...

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Government

Grand Traverse County Allocates $500K Marijuana Tax Funds for Housing, Recreation

Grand Traverse County Allocates $500K Marijuana Tax Funds for Housing, Recreation

The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners has set aside $500,000 from adult-use marijuana tax revenue for competi...

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Government

Grand Traverse Declares Check Your Cherries Day to Fight Breast Cancer

Grand Traverse Declares Check Your Cherries Day to Fight Breast Cancer

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Government

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Government

Traverse City Soldiers Depart for Yearlong Border Mission, Families Affected

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Business

Grand Traverse County Approves Brownfield Plan for 240-Unit Central Park Housing Project

Grand Traverse County Approves Brownfield Plan for 240-Unit Central Park Housing Project

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Government

Grand Traverse Pushes for Swift Replacement of State Park Pedestrian Bridge

Grand Traverse Pushes for Swift Replacement of State Park Pedestrian Bridge

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Government

Traverse City Moves Toward ‘Complete Streets’ Policy to Make Roads Safer and More Accessible for All

Traverse City Moves Toward ‘Complete Streets’ Policy to Make Roads Safer and More Accessible for All

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Government

Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Abduction Near Traverse City

Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Abduction Near Traverse City

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