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Regional COVID-19 Rate Surges

The number of COVID-19 diagnoses in our region took a significant jump over the past few days. The latest update from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department shows 143 new confirmed positives, plus eight more probables. The increase since the last report came out Thursday night was spread across the …

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PHF Gift Boosts MTU COVID Test Lab

Michigan Tech will be able to double its COVID-19 testing capacity, thanks to a gift from the Portage Health Foundation. A new RNA extractor for the Tech lab will increase the number of tests that can be processed from 200 per day to 400 per day. An additional software package …

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Winter Parking Bans In Effect

Overnight street and municipal lot parking bans are now in effect in a number of Copper Country municipalities. The hours differ slightly. Bans in Houghton, Calumet and Laurium run from 2:00 am to 7:00 am. Hancock’s runs from 2:30 am to 7:00 am. City crews need clear access to street …

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Incumbents Lead Field in KBIC Primary

Incumbents ruled the day at Saturday’s Keweenaw Bay Indian Community primary election. In the Baraga District, Tribal Council member Doreen Blaker led the field with 142 votes. Fellow council member Robert D. “R.D.” Curtis, Jr. had 74. They’ll be joined on the general election ballot by Sue Ellen “Suzie” Elmblad, …

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High COVID Rate Threatens Winter Tourism

It’s not just individual health that’s at risk, as the COVID-19 rate in the western Upper Peninsula continues to climb. While rates were low a few months ago, Mainstreet Calumet director Leah Polzien was happy to see brisk summer tourism business… “We did have lower numbers this summer with the …

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Michigan COVID Rate Continues Upward

Michigan’s COVID-19 rate continues to climb. The current seven-day rolling diagnoses average stands at 2,623 per day. One of every 11 tests given is producing a positive result. The increase is statewide, but the worst outbreak continues to be in the Upper Peninsula, particularly in counties near the Wisconsin border. …

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