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Everyone deserves to smile around the holidays. This Thanksgiving the Michigan Veterans Homes asks Michigan’s residents to make an effort to make a veteran smile this holiday with a new campaign. The Make a Veteran Smile Campaign asks residents from around the state to create a personalized video or letter …

Michigan State Police concluded its investigation of a deceased body found at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore earlier this month. Yesterday the Michigan State Police announced it has identified the deceased individual as John Kueber, 65 years old, who had gone missing in September while kayaking on Lake Superior. On …

Giving Tuesday has evolved over the years. Growing from a handful of local non-profits working to promote a healthy community in line with the then Portage Health Foundation’s mission. Next week, PHF, now the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will promote a day of giving to 50 separate causes working …

Just before the Copper Country puts the turkey in the oven, some community members will trot with UPHS Portage. The 13th Annual UPHS Portage Turkey Trot invites the community to burn off a few calories before settling in at the dinner table. UPHS Community Health Coordinator Angela Luskin says that …

The DNR is now including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on hunting and fishing licenses for active duty and 100% disabled veterans. MVAA Director Brian Love emphasizes the importance of this resource for Michigan’s 516,000 veterans who enjoy outdoor activities. The 988 Lifeline offers 24-7 support, and veterans can …

Michigan’s Attorney General’s office created a new task force aimed to address the high rate of violence against Indigenous people in the state. Recently Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessell announced the creation of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Task Force which will seek to bring together tribal, local, state, …

The United States Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced nearly 600,000 dollars will support energy investments in the Upper Peninsula. Last week the USDA Acting State Director for Michigan Valarie Handy announced that 599,338 dollars worth of grant funding will support Upper Peninsula agriculture producers and rural businesses making …

Superior Fab Lab and Michigan Innovation Convention announce save the date details for Maker’s Fest 2025. The Innovation and Invention Festival offers opportunities for area students to show off STEM projects and experience fun while learning. The annual event has been a huge hit with students in the Copper Country …

This story was originally produced by My UP News Anchor Rebecca Bartleme, find the story here.   Two businesses on opposite sides of the Upper Peninsula are collaborating on products and making one available for sale.   Stormy Kromer and Lake Superior Woolen Company have launched a limited edition cap …

A big meal means a big table. Thanksgiving with Little Brother Friends of the Elderly has become a fun tradition for seniors, volunteers, and area sponsors. The meal organized by LBFE invites Copper Country’s elders to visit one of several sites for dinner with friends or to contact the organization …