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🌱 What’s changing for nurses and patients at Munson in Traverse City?

Traverse City, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Traverse City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s changing for nurses and patients at Munson in Traverse City?
  • Why did Traverse City block new ads at Thirlby Field?
  • How Traverse City adults are becoming “7th graders” in band again.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Munson nurses approve deal after months of negotiations (upnorthlive.com) — Nurses at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City have ratified a new three‑year contract that includes 5% annual raises, AI guardrails, and protections for benefits. After months without a contract, union leaders say the deal addresses staffing, retention, and safe use of new technologies, while Munson calls it a major investment in its nursing workforce and patient care.
   

2. Traverse City Zoning Board rejects TCAPS signage request for Thirlby Field (9and10news.com) — Traverse City’s Zoning Board has rejected TCAPS’ request for more advertising signage at historic Thirlby Field, citing neighborhood concerns and the site’s character. District leaders say the extra revenue was meant to expand access to after‑school programs, especially for students who can’t afford fees, and now plan to keep working with the city on other options.
   

3. When grown-ups become band kids (interlochenpublicradio.org) — Adults in Traverse City are picking up instruments through Act 2, a Traverse City Philharmonic program that turns beginners into band members rehearsing at the local Philharmonic Center. Interlochen Public Radio checks in on the so-called “7th Grade Band” text group, sharing how residents are rediscovering music later in life and sounding surprisingly polished on air.
   

4. Birch Run man accused of running from police in Northern Michigan (abc12.com) — Michigan State Police from the Traverse City Post arrested a Birch Run man who allegedly ran from a traffic stop on U.S. 31 in Green Lake Township and hid in nearby woods. Troopers later found him at a nearby home, and he now faces charges including third-degree fleeing and eluding plus multiple counts of resisting and obstructing police.
   

5. 8 places to spend time outdoors and catch free concerts this summer in Michigan (gandernewsroom.com) — Traverse City residents can enjoy free Thursday evening Concerts on the Lawn at Grand Traverse Pavilions all summer, with tribute acts ranging from Patsy Cline to Elvis. The statewide roundup also highlights other no‑cost outdoor music series across Michigan, while local donations at the Pavilions shows help support elder care programs in the community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Traverse City

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Other local events
    Saturday June 13
  • Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair
    City of Traverse City Events Union St & Lay Park
    6:00 am
  • 2026 Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair →
    Downtown Traverse City Association, 303 E State St, Traverse City
    10:00 am
  • EDM Live Set 1Wave DJs Donut & Beer Fest →
    Turtle Creek Stadium, 333 Stadium Dr, Traverse City
    4:00 pm
  • Viridian Strings: Freshwater Fantasies →
    The Dennos, 1410 College Dr, Traverse City
    7:00 pm
  • Live Music with DJ E-Knuf →
    Traverse City Whiskey Co. - The Stillhouse, 201 E Fourteenth St, Traverse City
    8:00 pm
    • Monday June 15
  • Summer Reading Club - Kickoff Event
    Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
    10:00 am
  • SRC Kickoff: Spoonman!
    Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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Ok Traverse City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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