Finlandia University has updates in regards to their COVID-19 restrictions. Library offices remain open and staff will continue to provide services through interlibrary loan and online document requests. Local students without computer access at home, can check out a Chromebook by appointment by calling 906-487-7252. Effective today, the Finnish American …
Read More »Michigan Tech Team Wins Multiple Awards
A Michigan Tech Team has won 1st place in the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge. Tech’s Enterprise Team took 1st place in the Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engine Category last weekend at the Keweenaw Research Center. The team kept winning, also taking awards for the Best Lab Emissions, Quietest Snowmobile, Most …
Read More »L’Anse Teens Died Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The toxicology reports for two teenagers who were found dead in a car in L’Anse on February 17th, have come back. The cause of death for Dylan Roberts and Christopher Turpenien was listed as Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Baraga County Sheriff Rick Johnson confirmed the toxicology report and also added no …
Read More »Secretary Of State Benson Weighs Options For May Elections
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is weighing options to make sure the May 5th elections do not put the public at risk. Hundreds of jurisdictions are scheduled to take part in the May elections, which will include local issues such as school district bonds and millages. Benson stated she wants …
Read More »DNR Closes Customer Service Centers And Field Offices Statewide
In more COVID-19 news, Michigan’s DNR has closed numerous customer service centers and field offices statewide. The closures are effective today, with no word on when the offices will open again. Hunting and fishing licenses, camping reservations and other services will be available online. Digests, along with guides for hunting …
Read More »Michigan’s Supreme Court Authorizes Efforts To Slow The Spread Of COVID-19
In line with Governor Whitmer’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Michigan’s Supreme Court has authorized trial courts to implement emergency efforts to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus and provide the greatest protection possible to those who work and have business in our courts. All courts …
Read More »Houghton County Sheriff’s Offices Implement Temporary Sanctions
More fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak for Houghton County. In response to sanctions set forth by Governor Whitmer and Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, The Houghton County Sheriff’s Offices have implemented sanctions, effective immediately, which will remain in effect for at least the next three weeks, or until …
Read More »Attorney General Nessel Steps Up Fight Against Price Gouging
In the latest measures to combat price gouging, during the COVID-19 outbreak, Attorney General Dana Nessel has extended Consumer Protection Hotline Operations to track complaints. The hotline normally takes calls from 8:30a to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, but will take calls until 11pm tonight, as her office has received over …
Read More »Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools To Provide Meals During School Closure
Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch to students through April 5th. Much like other area school districts, meals must be pre ordered for the week. You can do so by completing the Google doc here, emailing the Food Service Department or by calling the school at …
Read More »Calumet Theatre Postpones 120th Anniversary Celebration
Due to Governor Whitmer’s executive order mandating business closures, the Calumet Theater is postponing their 120th Anniversary Celebration. The event was originally taking place this Friday, March 20th at 7:30pm, and featured the reveal of their 2020 performing arts schedule, along with a concert from Erik Koskinen. A 2020 Season …
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