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MTU Cancels Summer Sports Camps – Monday Sports Wrap

MTU Michigan Tech Recreation has canceled all of its 2020 summer sports camps and tournaments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision followed the announcement late last week by university president Rick Koubek that all face-to-face instruction on campus would be suspended for the summer. Those who have registered for …

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Governor Whitmer Holds Press Conference

Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier this afternoon, to once again update the state, on where we stand in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. She thanked law enforcement for keeping order during the protests yesterday. Some restrictions to the “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, have also been …

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Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Orders

Governor Whitmer has been busy extending previous executive orders. Yesterday, she extended her order, which limits places of public accommodation, meaning establishments such as theaters, gyms and barbershops, remain closed, while restaurants can continue serving take out and drive through, and delivery orders. Establishments such as grocery stores and pharmacies …

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2020 Census Update

It’s been one month since the 2020 Census Day. Houghton County has improved, with close to 61% of residents  responding. The Village of Calumet remains low with 43%. Lake Linden remains the leader with 65% reporting. If you have a post office box, your house will have to be canvassed, …

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NASCAR to Resume May 17th – Friday Sports Wrap

NASCAR NASCAR plans to resume its season May 17th. The first official event since March 8th will be held at Darlington Raceway. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed off on the event, even though he recently extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 12th. There will be no fans …

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Baraga County Confirms First Covid-19 Case

Baraga County has recorded its first case of COVID-19 infection. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed the report in a press release this afternoon. Health Officer Kate Beer said the victim is a male with a recent history of travel. The Health Department continues to investigate to determine if …

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