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Copper Country Today – November 1, 2020

On this week’s Copper Country Today, the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter celebrates 40 years serving victims of domestic violence, and prepares for a move. Todd VanDyke welcomes Mary Niemela, with the latest. And, a Red Jacket update – Todd talks with Main Street Calumet director Leah Polzien. To listen to …

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Tech Hockey Reveals Revised Schedule – Thursday Sports Wrap

High School On the high school volleyball schedule tonight… • Calumet travels to Marquette. • Lake Linden-Hubbell, Chassell and L’Anse all had their matches against schools in Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties canceled, because schools there have shut down all face-to-face activities. So, the three teams will hold a triangular today, …

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November Ballot Proposals Reviewed

With all the discussion about the numerous candidates in the election, a couple of state ballot issues have been somewhat overlooked. Proposition One would revise the formula for how money from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the State Park Endowment Fund can be spent. Those formulas are set …

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Open Carry Ban at Polls Thrown Out

An order issued by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel banning open carry for firearms at polling places on Tuesday has been struck down. Yesterday, Michigan Court of Claims Chief Judge Christopher Murray issued a preliminary injunction based on a technicality, saying that Nessel had not followed proper procedure in establishing …

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VB Wins for Kings, Panthers – Wednesday Sports Wrap

High School In high school volleyball last night… • Calumet remained unbeaten by sweeping Hancock 3-0. • Chassell got past Jeffers 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-15, 25-18). • Houghton v West Iron County – canceled. • Lake Linden-Hubbell v Ironwood – canceled. • Dollar Bay-Tamarack City v Bessemer – canceled. • …

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Employee Sues Houghton County Clerk

An employee of the Houghton County Clerk’s office has filed a lawsuit against County Clerk Jennifer Kelly.  A release from the Eliason Law Office in Hancock says the four-count suit stems from an email sent by Kelly on October 19th about employee Beverly Smith. In the email, Kelly is said …

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Regional COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

COVID-19 cases in our region continue to rise. The latest report from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department shows 97 new confirmed diagnoses and 21 more probable cases since the last summary was issued late Thursday.  Gogebic County leads the surge, with 46 confirmed positives and three deaths. Houghton County’s …

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