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SS Badger Ferry Makes Seasonal Maiden Voyage

Frederica Freyberg:

Now to other state news and a sure sign of spring on Lake Michigan. An emergency grant will help the S.S. Badger ferry make its maiden voyage of the season on schedule today. High winds and waves during an April winter storm damaged the Manitowoc harbor area. Besides severe erosion, loading equipment was also compromised. The state is providing an emergency $800,000 grant to help repair the damage. The S.S. Badger is a national historic landmark and operates between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan.