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Great Lakes Water Levels Set New Record

Great Lakes water levels continue to break records, and not in a good way. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District has reported that Lakes Michigan and Huron, have set new, monthly mean water level records for April 2020. The last time water levels were this high, was …

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Houghton County Road Work Begins Monday

On  Monday, MDOT will begin road work to replace four culverts and repave segments of US 41 from the Houghton/Baraga county line north of the Snake River, and from Golf Course Road north to Cliff Drive. They will also be working on M 26 from Cemetery Road north to Green …

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Some Spring Weight Restrictions Modified

Effective today, Spring weight restrictions have been modified, in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties, allowing normal legal load limits on  paved roads, along with most gravel roads. However, not all restrictions have been lifted. Houghton County Road Commissioner Kevin Harju. Links to the County’s Road Commissions, to check the …

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Virtual Discussion On Enbridge Line 5 Tonight

Tonight you can watch a discussion regarding a subject Yoopers are watching with great interest. Line 5: What’s the fuss? A virtual discussion, presented by the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition, will feature U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and retired wildlife biologist Jeff Towner and Mike Ripley from the Chippewa Ottawa …

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Michigan National Guard To Perform Fly-Overs Today

Michigan’s National Guard will be conducting a series of flyovers throughout the state today, to show appreciation for the heroes who are on the frontline battling the COVID-19 pandemic, and giving the help Michiganders need right now. According to the 127th Wing Facebook page, Houghton and Hancock are scheduled for …

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Village of L’Anse Updates

The Village of L’Anse is already trying to plan for a loss in state funding because of COVID-19 expenses. At last night’s meeting Village Manager Bob LaFave told council members that the potential drop will need to be factored into next year’s budget. The village finance committee will begin the …

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