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Running Organizers of the Thatcher Markham Memorial Run are still hoping to hold the event sometime this summer. The Markham Run was added to the Bridgefest celebration last summer, to honor the young man who died in the Father’s Day Flood in 2018. Bridgefest, of course, has been canceled because …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke welcomed… State Senator Ed McBroom, who provided the latest information from Lansing on the state’s COVID-19 response. If you have questions or problems with state government, including problems filing for unemployment, call his office at 517-373-7840. Jeff Radcliffe, from the Keweenaw Economic …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order temporarily suspending requirements for in person exams for renewing pesticide certifications, until the emergency declaration in Michigan is lifted.  Three year pesticide applicator licenses which expired on December 31st last year, which were due for renewal now, are now good until 60 days …

One of the biggest complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic, is that test results are not coming back quick enough, especially in the Upper Peninsula. Michigan Tech University to the rescue. Working with area healthcare providers, Michigan Tech has begun testing human samples for COVID-19. Their lab can run 80 samples …

Stanton Township School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola checked in, and gave an update on how his district is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Rautiola also explained how meals are making their way to students. He had this to say about their distance learning program. The district is also offering free wifi …

With this year’s Bridgefest Celebration cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tara Arens from the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce explained why they decided to cancel. Bridgefest joins the Aura Jamboree, Baraga County Lake Trout Festival and Dam Jam in Keweenaw Summer festivals cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

With temperatures warming in the coming weeks, The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is reminding people to be aware that ticks will soon be out in full force, and ticks bring Lyme Disease. With outdoor activities being one of the few exceptions to the “Stay Home Stay Safe” Order, people …

The City of Hancock has a few updates for residents. The Spring cleanup has been postponed to a later date. The DPW compost area is still available from 7am until 4pm, weekdays to dispose of your yard waste. Please observe social distancing guidelines. Biobags are available at Risto’s Hardware. Playground …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued a press release, regarding the state’s COVID-19 page incorrectly assigning a positive status to a Baraga County resident, who was recently tested. This was a mistake on the state’s part, and they will have it corrected to reflect this in the coming …

Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team has added a new player. Dylan Ayala earned three letters at McMinn County High School in Tennessee. NFL The Las Vegas Raiders have claimed former Detroit Lions tight end Paul Butler off waivers. Butler had spent two seasons on the Raiders’ practice squad …