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MLB The American League Divisional Series begin today, as the Astros face the Athletics, and the Yankees take on the Rays. The National League Divisional Series start tomorrow. NBA The Heat defeated the Lakers 115-104 as the NBA championship series continued last night. L-A still leads the set 2-1, with …

NBA The Lakers face the Heat as the NBA Championship Series continues tonight. L-A leads the set 2-0. NFL The Detroit Lions host the New Orleans Saints in a 1:00 game today. The game was placed in doubt after Saints fullback Michael Burton received a positive COVID-19 test after the …

This post was delayed because of technical problems with our website. We are sorry for the inconvenience. High School In high school football last night, L’Anse scored first with  an Alex Kissell to Presley Rasanen touchdown pass, but Negaunee came back to beat the Purple Hornets 29-6. All other local …

UPDATED to include Whitmer response. The Michigan Supreme Court today struck down Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders governing the state’s emergency COVID-19 response. In a 4-3 decision, justices ruled that Whitmer’s use of the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act was inappropriate,, and the act itself is an “unlawful delegation …

From the State of Michigan: After a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Upper Peninsula, or MERC Region 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-192 moving the region back to phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. The executive order will go into effect Friday, October 9 at 12:01am, although given the surge in …

The Finlandia University football team will join the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) as an associate football member beginning with the 2021 season. The move was approved by the UMAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors. “We are excited to have Finlandia University join the UMAC as an associate football member …

State employees now have the option of taking up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, following the birth or adoption of a child. The new policy took effect when the new fiscal year began yesterday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the birth or adoption of a child requires time and …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is wishing President Donald Trump and his wife Melania a speedy recovery, following their COVID-19 diagnoses. In a statement released this morning, Whitmer noted that the virus doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, a Republican or a Democrat, young or old. She added that she hopes …

As received from Aspirus: Aspirus is re-instating tighter visitor restrictions at its locations across Upper Michigan and Wisconsin to minimize the spread of respiratory infections like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Aspirus’ temporary visitor restrictions, which will be fully implemented before the weekend, apply to both inpatient and outpatient settings to protect …

With COVID-19 cases increasing rapidly in the Copper Country, free testing will be offered Saturday, October 2nd. Anyone who wants a test can get one between 9:00 and 2:00 at the Gates Tennis Center at Michigan Tech. No appointment, prescription or doctor’s order will be needed. Participants are encouraged to …