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Michigan ranks poorly among states when it comes to student debt. The survey by wallethub.com says Michigan is 39th when it comes to student debt relative to the strength of the state’s economy. The survey is titled “2015’s Best and Worst States for Student Debt.” Utah was best state. Mississippi …

Deaths from drug overdose are on the rise in Michigan, according to data from the state Department of Health and Human Services. The numbers show there were 1,533 drug overdose deaths in Michigan in 2013, up 18 percent from 2012. 255 of those deaths were a result of heroin use, …

A state Democrat has introduced a bill to repeal a law enacted last year requiring women to have additional insurance coverage if they want to get an abortion. State Representative Sarah Roberts is behind the bill and says it’s not right to require someone to have extra coverage if they …

The Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling last month ordering the state to do away with some of its mandatory minimum sentences could bolster a bill awaiting a vote in the Michigan House. The measure, sponsored by State Representative Kurt Heise, would eliminate the two year mandatory minimum sentence for people who …

As part of the Keweenaw Science and Engineering Festival, the Science of an Ice Rink will take place this Thursday, August 6th, 2 pm, at Dee Stadium on Houghton’s waterfront. The presentation will be done by Scott MacInnes, former Houghton City Manager and son of the late MTU hockey coach, …

Changes involving antlerless deer hunting for archers will be in effect during the 2015-2016 hunting season in the Upper Peninsula, after a recent decision by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. Earlier this summer, the NRC decided to eliminate the option to harvest antlerless deer during the archery seasons for hunters …

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the MacArthur Lock, located on the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., is experiencing mechanical issues and will be taken out of operation for repairs. One set of gates on the navigation lock is not closing properly. The staff at …

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, located just west of Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County, and F.J. McLain State Park near Hancock in Houghton County, recently were voted first- and second-place winners, respectively, for Michigan shore “best campground” by the readers of Lake Superior Magazine. More than 650 print magazine readers, website …

It’s a piece of copper that is so big, it needs a roof of its own. A pavilion to shelter a world-record setting slab of native copper was dedicated outside the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum Monday. The 17-ton slab had been on display at the Quincy Mine Hoist after …

When students return to Jeffers High School this fall, they are going to have more options as to the courses they take. That’s because a new Trade Center will be ready to teach students skills in welding, plumbing, electrical and general building trades. The school will also be offering cosmetology classes …