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Rebecca Bakken

Rebecca Bakken's Latest Articles

By just doing, Peace House promotes the big ideas

Can being a good neighbor foster peace, understanding and a stronger community? Rebecca Bakken talks to the coordinators of Peace House to find out why they think it can.

Disc golf guide flies true for local author

Disc golf lover Stephanai Myers wanted a guide to Michigan's courses, so she wrote one. Writer Rebecca Bakken talked to Myers about her love for the sport and the state.

Local music scene: Something to blog about

In a college town like Kalamazoo the music scene is an ever-changing landscape. This week writer Rebecca Bakken catches up with two bloggers, one looking back and one looking forward, to check out what they see (and hear).

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