Coverage dated September 22, 2026

Iron Mountain spruce to become State of Michigan’s 40th Christmas tree

Headline from WZMQ Marquette

“It is pretty cool to be able to say that your tree is the state Christmas tree,” said Larry Riccio. “When we first bought our house in 1986, the tree was quite large but now it has outgrown the property.”

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WLNS Lansing
State Christmas tree to be harvested from Iron Mountain (opens WLNS Lansing)
Published Sep 22, 2026
WLNS Lansing's feed description
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has selected the state's official 2026 Christmas tree, the 40th to grace the Capitol lawn.
WZMQ Marquette
Iron Mountain spruce to become State of Michigan’s 40th Christmas tree (opens WZMQ Marquette)
Published Sep 22, 2026
WZMQ Marquette's feed description
“It is pretty cool to be able to say that your tree is the state Christmas tree,” said Larry Riccio. “When we first bought our house in 1986, the tree was quite large but now it has outgrown the property.”