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Michigan Tech will seek final approval for construction and renovation projects to house integrated engineering and science educational programs to improve the human condition. In Lansing today, the Michigan Legislature granted planning authorization for Michigan Technological University’s H-STEM Engineering and Health Technologies Complex. Part of the University’s five-year capital outlay plan and …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging snowmobilers not to use loud exhaust pipes or cans and is reminding riders that laws against loud machine violations will be enforced strictly. “We are continuing to get numerous complaints from the public about loud sleds,” said Ron Yesney, Upper Peninsula trails …

LANSING — The Legislature passed a supplemental budget early this morning that included funding for a number of important projects for the Upper Peninsula. Within the package was approximately $30 million for Michigan Tech University’s H-STEM outlay project, $10 million for the renowned Copper Peak ski jump in Gogebic County, …

An apartment fire in Lake Linden has several families displaced this Christmas. The fire began around 5:30 Monday morning at the Gilles Apartments on M-26. Six of the seven apartment units were occupied at the time of the fire, which apparently began in the front upstairs apartment where two teenage …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics is pleased to welcome Board Certified General Surgeon Benjamin T. Abadeer, DO to its expert team of medical providers. Dr. Abadeer’s special interests in general surgery include breast cancer, hernia repairs, upper and lower endoscopy, wound care, and ostomy care. He is seeing …

Between gift shopping, family gatherings, and holiday office parties, many people find the holiday season to be a busy time and often have to make compromises in their daily routines. “During the holidays it can get very busy so a lot of us fall off track with our regular fitness …

Due to the high numbers of respiratory illness and influenza, UP Health System – Bell, Marquette, and Portage have implemented visitor restrictions. The visitor restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. In an effort to protect our patients, the following restrictions apply: Visitors who are ill with cough, fever, …

An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Baraga County. 48-year-old Lisa Kinnunen died Saturday and her body was reportedly found outside of her boyfriend’s home in Baraga The FBI is assisting the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Police, but because this is an …

An alumna of Michigan Tech is being tapped by Governor Rick Snyder to serve on the 21st Century Talent Creation Subcommittee. Dexter resident Megan Schrauben is the executive director of MiSTEM Network for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. She previously served as the director of the Jackson …

The Michigan Department of Transportation invites the public to a meeting to discuss the planned 2021 US-41 reconstruction project in Houghton.  The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 10th at 5:30pm in the Houghton City Center. Plans will be discussed and there will be opportunities for residents and business …