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🌱 How Afghan neighbors near Empire are reshaping life in Leelanau County

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  • How Afghan neighbors near Empire are reshaping life in Leelanau County

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  • Tuesday: Windy and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 33 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading

• Afghans assimilate and contribute in Leelanau County (glenarborsun.com) — Afghan refugee families are putting down roots in Leelanau County, including one father who manages a fruit processing plant near Empire while raising his kids here. The story follows three families who worked with U.S. forces, escaped Taliban rule, and now contribute as medical staff, technicians, and small business owners across the Traverse City region. Their experiences highlight both local support and ongoing challenges with U.S. refugee policies.
   

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