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The Chassell Lions Club has just issued a press release, announcing the cancellation of 2020’s Copper Country Strawberry Festival, due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lois Berg has stated plans for a virtual celebration are underway. When plans are finalized, Keweenaw Report, will announce them. 

A few quick reminders- The pharmacies at Aspirus Houghton and Laurium will be closed on Memorial Day, and will reopen Tuesday. Check out Calumet’s Class of 2020 Honorary Parade tonight. It starts at the Calumet Colosseum at 6pm. And remember to take a minute this weekend, to remember those who …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation has released the latest numbers for fatalities and seriously injured motorists. This past week, 12 people died on Michigan roads, for a year to date total of 247. 84 people were seriously injured while on Michigan roads for a year to date total of  1,206. This …

Due to some restrictions of the “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order being loosened, the Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 will be holding their Memorial Day Celebration. A link to their Facebook page, with activities listed, is here. 

Make sure you enjoy the holiday weekend, because when it’s over, more road construction comes to Houghton County. Dan Winegarten, MDOT Spokesman. The project is expected to finish in mid-July, and traffic regulators will manage single lane closures. It’s also coming to Negaunee. This project is expected to wrap up …

Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced  former priest Gary Allen Jacobs has been bound over to circuit court for trial,  with 11 criminal sexual conduct charges. The offenses allegedly took place during the 80’s, when Jacobs was a priest in the Marquette Diocese. Following testimony from 5 victims, Jacobs will …

With the City of Midland underwater, due to dams breaching, Keweenaw Report spoke with Jeff Hubbard, Baraga County Emergency Manager, to get an update on Prickett Dam, south of Pelkie. Earlier this week, the City of Midland, northwest of Saginaw, became flooded, when two dams breached after heavy rainfall. The …

Free WiFi hotspots are coming to Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties,  thanks to a partnership between the Portage Health Foundation, UP.Net, Peninsula Fiber Network and REMC1. Executive Director Kevin Store spoke of the need for connectivity, especially in a time where online learning and working from home are the …

With certain sectors of the Upper Peninsula and northern parts of the Lower Peninsula, set to reopen after midnight, InvestUP has turned to the international law offices of Miller Canfield, based out of Detroit, to help business owners take advantage of the newly signed executive orders, while doing their part, …

High School Alex Studebaker and Andrea Kariniemi have received the two top athletic honors presented each year by Calumet High School. Kariniemi claimed the Holly Jean McCullah Award by earning six varsity letters – two each in volleyball and softball, and one each in basketball and track. She was named …