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Michigan retailers are expecting slightly better sales over the 2014 holiday period, compared with last year, based on a new survey from the Michigan Retailers Association. MRA spokesman Tom Scott says their September “Michigan Retail Index” survey found 63-percent of retailers expect better holiday sales than a year ago, with …

Governor Snyder says Michigan’s food and agriculture system has surpassed its economic impact goal of $100 billion. According to an interim estimate by the Michigan State University Product Center, Michigan’s agri-food system has reached a total annual economic impact of $101.2 billion. The study was first conducted in 2006 using …

Good news for drivers who have to deal with the construction work being done on M-26 in Ripley. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the project should be wrapping up this week. Project Engineer Al Anderson talked about the final touches being put on the project. Work to reconstruct the …

The energy crisis is on everyone’s mind in the Copper Country and was the main topic at yesterday’s U.P. Energy Summit at Northern Michigan University. Among the speakers present was Michigan Publice Service Commission Chairman John Quackenbush who spoke about where they currently are in regards to discussions with the …

An area environmental group is voicing concerns about the Eagle Mine seeking a new mineral lease in Marquette County. “Save The Wild U.P.” says a plan by the mine’s parent company, Lundin Mining, seeking a new mineral lease from the State of Michigan for 40 acres of land in Michigamme …

November is National Hospice Month and the U.P. Health System Portage Hospice is honoring hospice patients with the annual Bells for Hospice next Tuesday at 2 o’clock on Portage’s Main Campus in Hancock. Pastor David Weber from St. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church will be performing a song and the …

Don’t Do It Yourself, better known as DDIY, is selling pies for Thanksgiving this year. The GFS pies arrive frozen, and will be available for pickup at the Michigan Tech Employees Credit Union Friday, November 21st, between noon and 5:00. Delivery can be arranged for orders of seven or more …

When it comes to the topic of education in the U.P., skilled trades is one of the more important aspects. And now, through schools like Gogebic Community College, those who choose that career pathway have an easier route. Governor Rick Snyder says Michigan is continuing to support skilled trades training …

Governor Snyder has also issued an executive directive requiring the government to adopt a variety of policies and procedures eliminating hurdles faced by people with disabilities as they seek a career in public service. The governor says Michigan must lead by example and provide a welcoming environment for people with …

Before the deadline for write-ins, the Hancock City Council ballot was short one person but now, three more names are being added. Running for the four at large council seats that are open are Brock Jabusch, Gregory J. Markkanen and Micheal Joseph Bauman. Current council members Ted Belej, Lisa McKenzie …