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Michigan’s business, political and philanthropic leaders are descending on Mackinac Island beginning today for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference. While the conference has a set agenda; road funding, no-fault auto insurance and repealing prevailing wage could all come up for discussion – on the record or off. …

The creator of “Heikki Lunta” has died. David Riutta was working at radio station WMPL in December of 1970 when the Range Sno-Mobile club was faced with canceling a race because there was no snow. Riutta sat down with his guitar, and, in an hour, composed a song that implored …

A Calumet man who is accused of stealing a car from a dealership while out on bond is back in custody. Deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office say 36 year old Isaac Laplander was taken into custody by NMU Public Safety on Saturday at UP Health System – Marquette. …

That’s the three-gun salute to honor this nation’s fallen heroes presented Sunday by the Baraga American Legion Post at the Pequaming Cemetery. On this Memorial Day, we take a moment to remember those who have served our country. Today may not be a pleasant day for barbeques and picnics, but …

Have you ever wanted to know what running a mining company was like in the days of the copper boom? A new board game, just released by CMX Games, allows you to do just that. Game developers David Lankton and Scott Diehl have captured the intrigue and competiveness of the …

A group of concerned parents are planning their next move in opposition to a cell phone tower proposed to be built close to the Houghton Elementary School. Organizer Kristina Sundstrom says she only recently learned of the school’s plans to lease a plot of land to Verizon. According to information …

UP Health System announces the winners of the 2015 Mercy Award at each of its three Upper Peninsula hospitals. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s more than 60 hospitals, including UPHS – Bell, UPHS – Marquette and UPHS – Portage, who profoundly touch the lives …

Michigan’s two U.S. Senators want more oversight of the oil and gas pipelines that run through Michigan and the Great Lakes. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters joined eight of their Senate colleagues to send a letter urging the White House to nominate a permanent administrator to lead the Pipeline …

Anglers are being asked to monitor their live bait purchases this holiday weekend and also to look for juvenile Asian carp during the entirety of the fishing season. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says juvenile Asian carp pose just as much of a threat to the Great Lakes and …

Congressman Dan Benishek and Representative Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona are putting forth a bill designed to hold VA employees responsible for solving problems. The bill would make a number of key changes to VA policy. If passed, the bill would require the Secretary to identify by name the employee responsible …