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DNR Game Camera Captures Cougar in Western UP

A game camera set up as part of an ongoing state deer movement study has captured images of a cougar in Gogebic County, about 9 miles north of Ironwood. The images were reviewed and verified by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ cougar team. Since 2008, the DNR has confirmed …

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Isle Royale Partnering with Ontario for more Wolves

HOUGHTON, MICH- The National Park Service will be relocating wolves from Ontario to Isle Royale this winter.  Isle Royale and their partners successfully relocated 4 wolves from Minnesota to the park this fall in the first phase of an effort to restore predator prey dynamics to the island ecosystem.  The support …

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Guiding Good Choices Workshop Offered In Baraga

Baraga County Communities That Care along with Dial Help are hosting the next Guiding Good Choices Workshop. The workshop is for all parents and caregivers of middle school age children who want to strengthen family bonds and foster healthy behavior. The five session series will be held starting November 7th …

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Trump Approves Soo Locks Project

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that the New Soo Lock project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan reached a new milestone, Tuesday, when President Donald J. Trump signed America’s Water Infrastructure Act into law. Since this act includes authorization for the construction of the new …

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Nominations Open For KYP Board

HOUGHTON, MI (October 24, 2018) – The Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP) Board of Directors is seeking nominations to fill six board positions for 2019. Motivated individuals who desire to be involved in the community, demonstrate leadership skills, and contribute unique perspectives to a dynamic team are encouraged to submit nominations …

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Houghton County Officials Pitch Jail Proposal

Houghton County voters will decide in less than two weeks if the 55 year old county jail will get an overhaul.  Residents expressed their concerns and asked questions during an open discussion held last night at the county courthouse, as they educate themselves before taking to the voting booths. “A …

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Parking Fines In Houghton Questioned

There is no perfect solution for parking downtown in the city of Houghton.  That was the answer given by Police Chief John Donnelly when a local business owner raised the question of parking tickets at the regular meeting of the Houghton City Council. Donnelly explained that visitors are given one …

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Update on Adenoviral Illnesses in the U.P.

Local public health would like to update residents on the cluster of adenovirus cases that have been seen in the central U.P. since mid-August of this year. As noted before, this virus is a very common cause of cold-like illness (occasionally with accompanying diarrhea) each year. Typically, healthcare providers do …

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