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Standup Paddleboarding Catching On In The Keweenaw

Surf’s up! Well, not exactly. They may look like surfboards, but they are actually standup paddleboards, and though the sport may not be new, it’s becoming more and more popular in the Keweenaw. Most boards are flatter than a typical surfboard and can ride on really calm waters while others …

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Lightning Said To Be Cause Of Hiawatha National Forest Wildfire

A wildfire that began almost a week ago continues to burn. On June 29th, the wildfire was detected on remote Hiawatha National Forest lands north of Trout Lake. The fire was started by lightning and it burns in difficult–to–reach wetland areas. Through the holiday weekend, firefighters worked to locate access …

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Saatio Arraigned On New Charges

A Houghton County inmate who has escaped custody multiple times over the last year is facing more charges, this time in Florida. According to arrest records from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year old John Saatio faces one count of possession of a concealed handcuff key while in custody …

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Seatbelt Use On The Rise

More Michiganders are buckling up. Anne Readett with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning says there is a lot of truth to the fact that an entire generation of drivers and passengers have grown up with seat belt laws around, and that they really don’t think twice about fastening …

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New Report Shows Good Returns On Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs

A new report shows Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund entrepreneurship and innovation program has helped diversify the state’s economy and create jobs. But the TEConomy Partners research for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation says the state’s economy is at a crossroads and investments in innovation and …

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Calley Touts Michigan's Comeback At Lieutenant Governors' Conference

Lieutenant Governors from all over the country are in Grand Rapids today and will be hearing about Michigan’s comeback. Lt. Governor Brian Calley and Governor Snyder will discuss reinventing the state by creating more and better jobs, revitalizing the educational system, and revamping government to focus on customer service. Detroit’s …

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Absorbable Stent Will Help Coronary Artery Disease Patients

New treatment for people who are undergoing angioplasty. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first fully absorbable stent to treat coronary artery disease. The stent, called Absorb, limits the growth of scar tissue, and is absorbed by the body in approximately three years. The FDA says coronary …

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MSP Officers To Help With Republican Convention In Cleveland

More than 100 Michigan State Police officers are being sent to Cleveland to help with security and crowd management at the 2016 Republican National Convention. They’ll spend seven days working the convention, and will be reimbursed under an interstate Emergency Management Assistance Compact request from Cleveland. The convention runs July …

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