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PHOTOS: Mackinac Island Springs Back After Devastating Ice Storm

A fierce ice storm left Mackinac Island battered, but in just weeks, the community rallied to restore its charm in time for tourist season. Editor’s note: Delaney Krause writes for the Sun Times News and recently relocated to Mackinac Island for the summer. She witnessed firsthand the island’s remarkable recovery efforts following the massive ice ...