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Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. MLB Colt Keith homered twice, as the Tigers held off the Reds 5-4 last evening. Parker Meadows and Riley Greene also hit home runs. Reese Olson pitched into the sixth, allowing two runs on three hits. Cincinnati made it close with …

Karyn Juntunen joins the Copper Shores team of professional staff as the new Farm to School Coordinator. In her new role with Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, Juntunen will take charge of the Farm to School Program, which helps begin fresh farm-grown food for local school districts. The program was …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resource will close the boat launch at the Black River Lake in Gogebic County indefinitely. Earlier this week MDNR announced the black river lake boat access site will close indefinitely and advised the public to avoid the area due to soft soils exposed by water …

Northern Michigan University launches a new initiative to support teachers in developing writing skills and teaching practices. On Tuesday Northern Michigan University announced it has launched the Northern Shores Storytime Writing Project Site to support teachers developing writing and teaching skills, with the greater purpose of enhancing student achievement across …

Fourth of July in the Copper Country draws many families and visitors to quaint down towns. Yesterday’s celebrations started bright and early with South Range fire fighters, veterans and the Jeffers High School students raising the American flag at the South Range Fire Hall. Parades started soon after. First in …

For nearly fifty years Canal Run has promoted residents and copper country visitors lacing up their shoes and outside. For several years the event has worked with local non–profit organizations to award funds raised through registration fees, and sponsorships to support community action. This year Canal Run Gives Back will …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. MLB Kenta Maeda’s struggles continued yesterday, as the Tigers lost to the Twins 12-3.  The game was called after seven innings because of rain, and declared completed. Maeda didn’t make it through the fourth inning. He was charged with nine runs …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. MLB Carson Kelly’s grand slam helped power the Tigers to a 9-2 victory over the Twins last night. Riley Greene fell a double short of hitting for the cycle. Wenceel Pérez and Matt Vierling also homered. Keider Montero gave the pitching …

Michigan DNR reminds residents and visitors of fire safety before the Fourth of July. Fourth of July celebrations often include loud and bright explosions in the sky in the form of fireworks. However, fireworks are not the only fire hazard the DNR keeps in mind this time of year. Fire …

Five local 4-H Club members join other Upper Peninsula participants at Exploration Days at Michigan State University. Last month five Houghton – Keweenaw County 4-H youth traveled downstate with other western Upper Peninsula youth to Exploration Days which helps kids discover career pathways while still in middle school and high …