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*UPDATE* This morning Russ and Betsy Smith, owners of Baby E’s BBQ have contacted Keweenaw Report, and have stated they are backing out of the event.  In the ongoing “Patriotic Party on the Point” Saga, Steve Klein, Chief of the Tamarack City Volunteer Fire Department, stated in an email to …

If you’re passionate about social justice, you’re invited to the bridge tomorrow at 1pm, for a Black Lives Matter March. The marchers will meet at the Upper Parking Deck behind The Den, then proceed to the bridge. Masks are encouraged.

When it comes to COVID-19 testing, the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and the Marquette County Health Department are coming to you. They will be offering drive through testing next week, at the following locations, on Tuesday, from 10:15am until 2pm, you can stop …

Erik Kiilunen, a local business owner, who started the “All Business is Essential” movement, has been working hard, to make sure the Keweenaw has a Fireworks display for the 4th of July, after all the area events were cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizer Erik Kiilunen. Next …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, allowing the return of professional sports in Michigan, without fans. The order comes after Major League Baseball announced a shortened, 60 game season, will start on July 24th. The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to report to Comerica Park for spring training by July …

It’s official, Line 5 is temporarily shut down, after a judge granted a motion filed by Attorney General Dana Nessel, for Canadian Oil Company Enbridge to cease all activity on the Line 5 pipeline, which carries crude oil and natural gas under the Straits of Mackinac. Damage to the pipeline’s …

Will the third time really be the charm? That’s the question, after the Calumet Theatre has had to reschedule Erik Koskinen’s show for the second time. The new date is set for September 26th. This is the third date for the show, which was originally scheduled for the theatre’s 120th …

Three new cases of COVID-19 in Baraga County. This from a press release from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department late last night. Three employees of Bayside Village, which is a nursing home in the Village of L’Anse, were diagnosed, after baseline testing was performed on staff and residents, earlier …

A 32 year old Hancock man was taken into custody by Houghton County Sheriff’s Deputies this morning, after being found slumped over in his car, in front of the sheriff’s office, with a needle on his lap. Authorities were alerted to the man, and when they responded, found the man …

In line with an amendment to the Michigan Constitution from 2018, absentee ballots for the August 4th primary election will go in the mail beginning today. Michigan voters will have multiple ways to make their voice heard for this election cycle. Voting methods include absentee ballot by mail, absentee ballot …