The Green Bay Packers today announced plans for the 12th annual ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for April 4-8, which will travel throughout northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support. The tour will make stops in Medford (April 4), …
Read More »Heikinpäivä 2017 Wraps Up With Family Fun Night & Enrichment Classes
Heikinpäivä 2017 has already created some great memories but there are still opportunities to make more. The Family Fun Night is being held at the Finnish American Heritage Center tomorrow evening from 6:30 to 8:30. Dave Maki from the Finnish American Reporter says families will love this event. Maki-020217-1 Local …
Read More »Two New U.P. Natural Gas Power Plants To Be Built
Two new natural gas generating stations are going to be built in the Upper Peninsula, one of which will be in Baraga County. The Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation filed a certificate of necessity application this week with the Michigan Public Service Commission to build the power plants, with the …
Read More »Workforce Is Changing, Getting Older
Do you think the general workforce is growing older or younger? A new study from Career Builder, just released, explores employment trends for the 100 most populous U.S. cities, tracking how the shares of workers ages 22 to 34 and ages 55 and older have changed from 2001 to 2016. …
Read More »Big Three Auto Sales Come Up Short
Auto sales down for the Big 3 automakers. Ford sales were down one percent over January of 2016, while GM sales were down four percent and Fiat Chrysler sales were down 11-percent. Auto Trader analyst Michelle Krebs. AUTO SALES-MNN
Read More »Nurses Warn Of Health Risks Caused By Climate Change
A new report from the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments warns climate change poses preventable health risks to families in Michigan and throughout the United States. Executive director Katie Huffling says the report found that climate change is already a considerable concern. CLIMAT Huffling says among the problems are …
Read More »New Cancer Treatment Shows Promise
A new report is out looking at the progress in cancer research and has named its Advance of the Year. Dr. Harold Burstein says the area of clinical cancer research that holds the most promise for patients with advanced and early-stage cancers is Immunotherapy. dr burstien Cancer biopsies usually involve …
Read More »Be Food Safe For The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl isn’t just about the football, but the food as well. Janelle Goodwin with the USDA says wash your hands before and after handling food, make sure to cook everything to the correct temperature, and don’t leave things in room temperature for longer than two hours. SUPERBOWL FOOD2-A-GOODWILL
Read More »Democrats May Have Found AG Candidate
State Democrats need a candidate for attorney general in 2018, and they may have someone in mind. Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick. NEW AG-MNN
Read More »Retiree Health Care Debate Continues
State lawmakers will try again to rein in health care costs for retirees. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has the latest on the debate. RETIREEHEALTHCARE-W-SKUBICK(MNN)
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