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Despite years-long decline of Great Lakes ice, this year’s deep freeze creates winter playground for ice sport enthusiasts
This winter has brought above-average ice cover to the Great Lakes. But despite year-to-year variability, average ice cover has been declining for the past 50 years, with cascading consequences for communities and the environment.
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Despite years-long decline of Great Lakes ice, this year’s deep freeze creates winter playground for ice sport enthusiasts
This winter has brought above-average ice cover to the Great Lakes. But despite year-to-year variability, average ice cover has been declining for the past 50 years, with cascading consequences for communities and the environment.
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Native Blend brings indigenous medicine to modern healing
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Partner Partner Content Bill and Ann Maas leave a lasting legacy gift for the St. Clair County Library
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