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MLB The Detroit Tigers swept their doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins yesterday, taking the opening game 8-2, and the nightcap 4-2. Matthew Boyd put his struggles behind him in the first contest, giving up two runs on just four hits over six innings. Tigers batters scratched out 16 hits in …

From the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department: The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has identified the Theta Tau-Beta Chapter, located at 407 Fairview Street, Houghton, MI, as a potential exposure site for COVID-19. Exposure may have occurred during events held at the site on Monday, August 24th, and Tuesday, …

From the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department: The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has confirmed that a person has died of complications surrounding COVID-19 in Houghton County. The elderly person was an inpatient at a local hospital at the time of their death. To date, there have been 2 …

Houghton County Fair officials have released the results of Friday’s livestock shows. Beef: • Senior showman winner: Alexis Strom • Junior Showman – Baily Strom • Grand Champion Alexis Strom Market Beef Steers • Grand Champion: Alexis Strom • Reserve Champion: Kyla Strom Swine: • Senior Fitting and Showing: Alex …

The Detroit Tigers’ doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins yesterday was rained out. One of those contests will be made up as part of a twinbill today. Matthew Boyd will start against Randy Dobnak in the opener. Tarik Skubal will pitch for Detroit in the nightcap. Matt Wisler is expected to …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Steven Elmer and Kelly Kamm from Michigan Tech about the latest COVID news, and about a series of community COVID forums that will be presented this fall online, and on our station WOLV-FM, 97.7 The Wolf. George Stockero from the …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation has released the latest numbers concerning deaths and seriously injured motorists on Michigan roadways. This past week, 34 people died on Michigan roads, for a year to date total of 633. There were also 142 motorists seriously injured, for a year to date total of 3,026. …

More than 850 face shields have been produced for Michigan Tech faculty at the Van Pelt and Opie Library. The face shields can accommodate a headset, are adjustable, and direct exhalations behind the instructor, rather than toward students. The face shields are part of Michigan Tech’s face covering requirements, are …

School districts in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties are getting help with their safe start to the school year programs, thanks to the Portage Health Foundation donating over $428,000. Kevin Store, executive director of the Portage Health Foundation said Schools are a cornerstone of a safe, healthy community, and …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting to discuss the 911 contract with the city of Negaunee and Michigan State Police. The meeting is today at noon, and information to join electronically is available here.