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You don’t normally think of boats in the middle of winter but a special Finnish-style wooden boat will be on display Saturday during Heikinpäivä. The Finnish-American Reporter’s Dave Maki says the boat-building project was part of the Finnish American Folk School through the Finnish American Heritage Center. “This is something …

A series of deadly snowmobile accidents over the weekend is prompting the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to step up its efforts to promote safety. Five snowmobilers were killed in the Upper Peninsula and Lower Northern Peninsula on Friday, bringing the total number of snowmobile-related deaths for the season to …

Many Upper Peninsula communities find ways to embrace the long winter months and fight the seasonal blues amongst its community members.  The Heikinpäivä parade is this weekend in Hancock. Winter Carnival activities continue into the second week of February on the campus of Michigan Tech, and the community of L’Anse …

HOUGHTON, Mich. — Heart attacks strike Americans about once every 34 seconds, and most victims aren’t even aware they’re having one until it’s too late. Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke.  It’s important to know how to spot the signs and symptoms so that …

Just what the doctor ordered! “Movement is medicine” for older adults and “exercise is the miracle drug,” says study after study about healthy aging. “You’re never too old and it’s never too late.” Beginning Monday, Thursday, January 31, seniors are invited to join Gentle Exercise classes for 12 weeks at …

HANCOCK — There are still seats available at the reindeer herd viability forum that is taking place Monday, January 28 at 12 p.m. at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. Interested folks can now attend for a total cost of only $15 – which includes lunch. Along with …

The following press release was issued by Senator Peter’s office: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that he will serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. The committee is responsible for policies and programs …

The following press release was issued by Congressman Bergman’s office: Washington – Congressman Jack Bergman announced that he will be returning to the House Veterans Affairs Committee in the 116th Congress. He has served for two years on the committee where he helped author groundbreaking Veterans’ legislation and held multiple field hearings …

On average, 20 Veterans complete suicide every day. That is 7,300 Veteran deaths a year due to suicide, which is more than double the 2,996 deaths on September 11, 2001.   Mental Health Care through Veterans Affairs has now been expanded to other than honorably discharged veterans. The move is part …

Flood insurance could be available to residents through a federal program that would help protect them if another disaster strikes. The National Flood Insurance Program is offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Communities agree to put into place practices to minimize flood impacts and FEMA makes subsidized flood insurance …