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A critical need for blood continues in the Upper Peninsula as the UPHS Regional Blood Center is experiencing shortages of O-negative, A-negative and B-positive blood types. A series of blood drives are being held to help with the shortage. Three of those blood drives will be held in the Copper …

Jessica Shields (Fiber and Fashion Design) HANCOCK, MI – Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design (ISAD) 2019 Bachelor of Fine Arts Diploma Works Exhibition is featured from May 4 to May 29, 2019, at the Finlandia University Gallery. The Finlandia University Gallery is located in the Finnish American …

Many of the roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation in the Upper Peninsula will reopen Thursday.  However, a few will remain closed until later in the spring due to weather conditions. MDOT plans to reopen these parks in mid-May, weather permitting, unless otherwise noted: Alger County              – …

The Portage Lake District Library has set its course for the next three years. The library launched their 3-year Strategic Plan with an open house Tuesday afternoon. Work began on the plan in 2018 and included a community survey of what programs and services the public wanted to see. Library …

A prison employee is facing drug charges for allegedly attempted to smuggle drugs into the Kincheloe prison for inmates. 29-year-old James Thomas Parr was arraigned in 91st District Court on Monday. Detectives from the Michigan State Police Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team East arrested the Michigan Department of Corrections employee …

An informational meeting regarding rezoning for wind farms was held Tuesday night in L’Anse. The meeting looked at the different sides of the divisive wind farm issue. NMU professor Steve Waller spoke about the major benefits of having a wind farm in the L’Anse Township area. “Easy $25 million over …

High School students from across the Upper Peninsula will be competing in the 2019 UP CTE Skills Challenge this Friday. Five competitions based on skills learned in Career and Technical Education classes will be held at Northern Michigan University beginning with the 13th Annual Upper Peninsula High School Construction Skills …

The following press release was issued by Aspirus: WAUSAU, Wis. – Aspirus has been named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson HealthTM. The award spotlights the best-performing health systems in the U.S., based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. …

Spring Fling returns for the 7th year in Baraga County on Saturday.  Families are invited to the KBIC Niiwin Akeaa Center from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to participate in a family fun day. The carnival like atmosphere will feature a teddy bear clinic, Strider bike course, giveaways and more. “I …

The following press release was issued by Superior National Bank: Superior National Bank and Trust is proud to announce that Greg Seppanen, CFP® has earned the CERTFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. According to the CFP Board Website, Greg is one of three people in the Keweenaw area who has the CFP® …