As the countdown continues to the opening of online voting in the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, the Calumet Colosseum will need all the help it can get to beat out the other Midwestern hockey rinks. The announcement was made during Sunday’s NHL broadcast on NBC, putting the world’s oldest indoor …
Read More »More Wolves from Canada Transported to Isle Royale
The following press release was issued by the National Park Service: HOUGHTON, MICH: Seven Canadian wolves, 3 females and 4 males, were translocated to Isle Royale National Park over the weekend by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) and the National Park Service (NPS). Fundraising by the …
Read More »Pistons Fall to Nuggets – Wednesday Sports Wrap
NBA The Detroit Pistons couldn’t overcome a terrible start, and lost to the Denver Nuggets 95-92 last night. Detroit trailed by 27 at halftime. Their second half comeback fell short when Blake Griffin’s three-pointer at the buzzer bounced off the rim. Griffin led the Pistons with 29 points. Detroit has …
Read More »Taking action now can reduce bear problems later
The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: As longer daylight hours and warming temperatures start wildlife moving, the DNR reminds Michigan residents that now is the time to look at their property for items that could attract bears. Bears find bird seed and suet …
Read More »Research Team Tracks Moose Populations at Isle Royale National Park
The following press release was issued by the National Park Service: HOUGHTON, MICH — Following the translocation of wolves from the Grand Portage Indian Reservation in Minnesota, Michipicoten Island Provincial Park, and the Ontario mainland to Isle Royale National Park, a team of wildlife researchers working with the National Park …
Read More »Countdown To Calumet Colosseum Voting: 4 Days
The Calumet Colosseum will soon be receiving some renovations thanks to a national contest, although the extent of those repairs will not be known until next week. The oldest indoor ice rink has been named one of four finalists in Kraft’s Hockeyville USA contest, securing a minimum prize of $10,000, …
Read More »DNR awards $100,000 in Upper Peninsula Deer Habitat Improvement grants
The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.A white-tailed deer braving winter in Marquette County. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded a total of $100,000 in deer habitat improvement grant funding to a dozen entities for projects …
Read More »Wings Win – Tuesday Sports Wrap
NHL The Detroit Red Wings opened up a 3-0 lead, then held on to edge the San Jose Sharks 3-2 last night. Dylan Larkin, Andreas Athanasiou and Christoffer Ehn scored for Detroit. Jonathan Bernier made 39 saves. The Wings visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. Pregame coverage begins at 6:40 …
Read More »Countdown To Calumet Colosseum Voting: 5 Days
The historic Calumet Colosseum has been named one of four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville 2019. This means the arena will receive at least $10,000 in updates but could win as much as $150,000 in updates and host an NHL preseason game next fall! The next step is voting between the …
Read More »Worker Killed In Industrial Accident
One person is dead following an industrial accident in Iron Mountain. The Michigan State Police says the accident happened Thursday at Minerick Logging shortly before 11am in Sagola Township in Dickinson County. When troopers arrived on scene, it was determined that the accident happened while an employee was doing routine …
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