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Abby Carlson is a proud bi-peninsular Michigander of indigenous Sami descent. She spends her free time with her dog, friends, and hiking whenever she gets the chance.
Abby Carlson says Michigan residents must work together to build climate resilience or risk losing the qualities that make our state beautiful.
