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Using Old Mines For Energy Storage

A team of Michigan Tech professors and students are working with Upper Peninsula lawmakers and energy experts on the problem of storing large quantities of energy–and the solution may literally be right below our feet. The MTU Social Sciences Department gave a special presentation Friday called “Liabilities into Assets: Enhancing …

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Aspirus Offering Aquatic Therapy In Calumet

CALUMET — Aspirus Outpatient Therapies now provides Aquatic Therapy as one of many treatment options available to patients. Aspirus is partnering with the AmericInn in Calumet to provide aquatic therapy for patients who may not tolerate land-based therapy, or need support of the water’s buoyancy to move effectively. Aquatic therapy is …

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Village Of Calumet OK’s Medical Marijuana Businesses

The Village of Calumet recently joined a small number of Upper Peninsula communities that allow the operation of medical marijuana businesses. These facilities will consist of three provisioning centers, two safety compliance facilities, two secure transporters, three processors and three growers. City officials expect there to be some controversy because …

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MDOT Approves Loan For Hancock To Help With Flood Repairs

The city of Hancock will get a loan of $756,136 from the Michigan State Infrastructure Bank. The Michigan Department of Transportation approved the loan this week to help fund repairs of flood-damaged streets within the city. Hancock was among those communities part of a disaster declaration by former Governor Rick …

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Markkanen Holding Office Hour In Calumet

Rep. Greg Markkanen of Hancock announced an additional April office hour for residents of the 110th district. Markkanen will be available on Friday, April 26, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT at Keweenaw Coffee Works, 113 5th St. in Calumet. Residents also may contact Rep. Markkanen at his Lansing office at (517) …

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