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NFL Deshawn Watson threw four touchdown passes, as the Texans humbled the Lions 41-25 in yesterday’s traditional Thanksgiving game. Matthew Stafford threw one touchdown pass, and tossed an interception that Houston returned for a score. Yesterday’s other game was even more lopsided, as the Cowboys fell to the Washington football …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with Heather Saari from Dial Help, about a new approach they’re taking to interact with abused children. Mike Babcock from the Portage Health Foundation shares how Copper Country residents can multiply their gifts to as many as 18 local nonprofits …

WCHA Yet another Western Collegiate Hockey Association team has been sidelined because of positive COVID-19 tests. Ferris State University has canceled this weekend’s games against Lake Superior State University because of a coronavirus breakout. The Lakers will play Division Three Adrian College, instead. Other WCHA teams shut down by the …

A six-month investigation has led to the seizure of drugs, guns and money in Copper City. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at a home in the village today. They collected methamphetamine, MDMA and numerous illegally obtained prescription drugs. They also picked up two …

The Keweenaw Co-op has raised more than $13,000 for the Western Upper Peninsula Food Bank over the past eight months. The Co-op began a “round-up program” April 1st, when it became apparent that extra food would be needed by families hit by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers …

Enbridge has filed a federal lawsuit to try to stop the State of Michigan from shutting down the controversial Line 5 pipeline. Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently ordered that the pipeline delivery be ended by early May. She said Enbridge had violated the terms of the easement the state provided in …

The local holiday shopping season kicks off this coming weekend. Small Business Saturday encourages residents to patronize local businesses. Local Chambers of Commerce are coordinating efforts to keep our holiday money in the Copper Country. Tara Arens from the Keweenaw Chamber says their office in downtown Houghton will be open …

Republican John James has finally conceded the U.S. Senate race in Michigan. Three weeks after the election, and 24 hours after the Board of State Canvassers voted to certify the results, James congratulated Democrat Gary Peters on winning re-election by more than 92,000 votes. He wished Peters and his family …

The Michigan Tech Preschool plans to reopen in January. The non-profit cooperative preschool will begin accepting registrations online Friday morning at 9:00. All children ages four and five are eligible to attend. The sign-up form and additional information are available here.

Flags at state facilities in Michigan will fly at half-staff today to honor a first responder killed in the line of duty. Captain Joe Gallo died last week when he lost control of his car on a gravel road while on his way to a barn fire. He served with …