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State Canvassers to Consider Michigan Vote Today

Michigan’s top two Republican legislators met with President Donald Trump at the White House Friday, and came away with their minds unchanged about the state’s election results. House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey released a joint statement saying, “We have not yet been made aware of …

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Tech Hockey Falls at LSSU – Monday Sports Wrap

MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team opened its 100th season with a loss and a tie over the weekend. In Saturday’s scoreless game against Lake Superior State, Mark Sinclair stopped 21 shots in his Tech debut between the pipes. Mareks Mitens turned away 28 shots for the Lakers. LSSU earned …

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Copper Country Today – November 22, 2020

On this week’s Copper Country Today program, how did the pandemic affect our summer tourist season, and what are the prospects for winter? Todd VanDyke talked with Brad Barnett from the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau. Little Brothers will serve Thanksgiving dinners – but much differently than usual. Cathy Kass-Aten …

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MTU Names Interim Honors College Dean

Adrienne Minerick will step in as interim dean of Michigan Tech’s Pavlis Honors College next year. Tech Today reports that she will fill the gap created when Lorelle Meadows retires at the end of January. Minerick’s current position as Dean of the College of Computing will be taken by Dennis …

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Benson – State Election Audits to Proceed

A performance audit of Michigan’s November 3rd election will proceed as planned. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson confirmed yesterday that the review will begin once the State Board of Canvassers certifies the election results. Officials do not have legal access to the documentation needed for the audit until after the …

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Former MI Supreme Court Justice Passes

Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Charles Levin has died. Levin served on the high court for more than two decades, before retiring in 1996, always running as an independent. Current Chief Justice Bridget McCormack said Levin’s legacy “is marked by great scholarship, independence, compassion, and courage.” Levin was a cousin …

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Little Brothers’ Thanksgiving Dinners to Be Delivered

One of the Copper Country’s most treasured Thanksgiving traditions will continue this year, despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic… “We’ve had overwhelming response from our elderly friends that they want the meals, and this is such an important time for them.” Cathy Kass-Aten from Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly …

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