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L’Anse Meadowbrook Arena completes rink board replacement project in time for open skating this winter

Over the past few years, L’Anse Meadowbrook Arena has had a couple of projects at the facility. But the arena’s largest project just wrapped up in time for open skating and winter activities. The arena’s new boards were funded by a 2022 Michigan DNR recreation passport grant worth 150,000 dollars. …

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Copper Country high schools invite veterans to Veterans’ Day ceremonies

Veteran’s Day ceremonies create a feeling of pride among the Copper Country’s residents. Honoring veterans throughout the year has created many great events and a feeling of community in the Copper Country. But there’s something special about meeting living veterans in the area at Veteran’s Day ceremonies. On Monday for …

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MAAS warns state leaders $500,000 in missed payment by Wellpath to EMS agencies risks services in Eastern Upper Peninsula communities and prisons

The Michigan Association of Ambulance Services says emergency services to eastern Upper Peninsula prisons could soon become unavailable for unpaid bills by an MDOC health provider. On Thursday the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services announced delinquent payments adding up to 500,000 dollars that were supposed to have been paid by …

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Ewen-Trout Creek Wins Volleyball District Title – Friday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tournament district finals… In Division Two – Kingsford swept Escanaba 3-0. The Flivvers will face Kingsley in a regional semifinal Tuesday. In Division Three, Calumet hosts Ironwood tonight at 6:00. Coverage will begin at 5:40 …

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Copper Shores will introduce Bridges Out of Poverty in Ontonagon in 2025

Copper Shores Bridges Out of Poverty will launch the program in Ontonagon after the start of the new year. In 2025 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will introduce its Bridges Out of Poverty program to residents in Ontonagon County. The Bridges out of Poverty program works with people to educate …

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Michigan DNR seeks to fill 15 vacancies on two citizen advisory council in the Upper Peninsula

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources asks for Upper Peninsula residents to join the Citizen’s Advisory Council. Recently the Michigan DNR announced it will seek representatives of the Upper Peninsula’s communities to join the Eastern and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council. The Councils work with the state’s natural resource …

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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge creates a red light trail for hikers viewing the night sky

The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge enhances its dark sky experience with a new red light trail. In recent years the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge has upgraded lighting and its grounds to show off the Keweenaw Peninsula’s incredible night sky. The newest addition to the park will …

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We Rock the Spectrum – Up North opens a new gym for all kids in Escanaba

We Rock the Spectrum – Up North, a gym ‘for all kids,’ will hold its grand opening November 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and the whole community is invited. Located behind the U.P. State Fairgrounds, in the Penstar building, the new gym features equipment that stimulates the seven senses …

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Visit Keweenaw’s Snowfall contest returns before the snow starts flying

No one wants to talk about it until it finally gets here. But it will come. Visit Keweenaw plans to bring back the Keweenaw Snowfall Contest. Last year the regional tourism and visitor bureau introduced a fun contest to the community, asking individuals to guess how much snowfall the Keweenaw …

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Baraga County Chamber of Commerce announces Dynamo Grant recipients

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce announces three recipients of the Dynamo Grant program. On Wednesday the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce announced three businesses will receive 5,000 dollar grants. The program aims to attract new businesses and assist young business owners in the county. The Dynamo Grant committee received …

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