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Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health wants to understand the needs of the Upper Peninsula’s healthcare industry to better support local communities. The Center for Rural Health recently released a survey seeking the community’s input on what needs there are in the region for developing healthcare professional talent and …

The Village of Laurium’s former chief of police Robert Kyllonen has died at the age of 61. Kyllonen passed away on Sunday in Marquette at UP Health Systems. Kyllonen served Laurium’s police department until 2022 when he retired from his post as police chief. He served a 30-year law enforcement …

The big day has arrived, and the community’s generosity will flow to the Copper Shores and Non-profits of the Copper Country. Today is the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign. Throughout the month the area has already begun to donate hard-earned dollars, that will work even harder …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In boys high school basketball last night…• Jeffers built a big early lead, then held off Houghton 57-47. Levi Frahm led the Jets with 20 points, and Matthew Schutz added 19. Luke Hill and Bryce Pugh each had 12 …

Talking about human trafficking can be difficult. However the discussion around the topic help educate the public of what signs to look out for, and resource in the community to contact. Tomorrow evening the Stop Trafficking Project will offer an evening education program in the L’Anse area to discuss what …

The big sleep is coming for black bears across Michigan. And while residents and visitors are out taking in the few days left before snow turns hiking and ATV activities into snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The Michigan DNR needs help with tracking black bears and their hibernation dens. During November …

Through domestic violence shelters, Victim advocates, and strong support from the community, the Baraga County Shelter Home hopes to help people move forward. Baraga County Shelter Home staff believe that through empowering victims to take control of their situation and offering a support space for victims to come, they can …

Around the nation habitat of many groups work with communities and residents to build homes. The Copper Country Habitat for Humanity is not different. Over the years the group has helped several families in the region become homeowners. The group also works with residents in the Keweenaw Peninsula to provide …

The sport of hockey is embedded within the Copper Country. Many men and women have laced up a pair of skates at the time as a young kid having fun and playing the game. Around the area, many kids are interested in playing hockey. However, the sport has a history …

The Mtec SmartZone receives 4.1 million dollars to help small businesses move innovation forward in Michigan. MTEC SmartZone has received two grants to support its mission as a business accelerator and an incubator where small businesses can grow from an idea into much more. The first grant from the U.S. …