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The annual Michigamme Family Fun Day is this Saturday and it begins with the Shore to Shore canoe and kayak race. Pre-race setup is at 8:00 a.m., and races begin at 8:30. At 9:00, Family Fun Day activities ewill include games, athletic events, a pie social, and refreshments at the …

Michigan’s retail industry rang up its best sales performance in more than three years during June, based on a new survey released by the Michigan Retailers Association. The MRA’s “Michigan Retail Index” found 53% of retailers polled in June reported increased sales over the same month last year, creating a …

If you’ve always wanted to meet members of the Michigan State Police, today is your chance. Troopers from the Calumet Post are hosting an open house from 10am to 2pm at the station which is located a few miles south of Calumet on U.S. 41. They will be joined by …

State Representative Scott Dianda is again urging Republican leaders in Lansing to take up a house bill which he introduced in April to provide much-needed financial assistance to Upper Peninsula communities still struggling with the frozen water lines crisis. Due to the extreme cold weather this winter and into the …

Sixteen colleges and universities in Michigan are on Money magazine’s annual list of the best colleges in the country, with Michigan Tech ranking 82nd nationally. The publication bases the rankings on graduation rates, cost of a degree and return on investment. For private schools, Holland’s Hope College and Calvin College …

The trial is underway for an Upper Peninsula man accused of the alcohol-fueled stabbing death of another U.P. man in North Dakota more than a year ago. 32-year-old Ryan Anderson of Iron River is charged with murder and attempted murder. He’s accused of stabbing to death his friend, 32-year-old Christopher …

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer on Tuesday unveiled a 10-point jobs plan that he says is designed to create a Michigan that works for everyone, not just the wealthy. Highlights of the plan, entitled Blueprint: A Michigan that Works for Everyone, include: reversing Governor Rick Snyder’s cuts to education and …

Democratic candidate for governor Mark Schauer says he wants to fix the roads in Michigan, but does not want to commit to new taxes to do it. Republican Governor Rick Snyder has proposed reworking the gas tax to raise new revenue but Schauer wants no part of that. Instead he …

Michigan is one of six states chosen to participate in a program designed to reduce prescription drug abuse in the US. The announcement was made Tuesday by the National Governor’s Association. The Michigan Department of Community health will spearhead Michigan’s’s role in the year-long Policy Academy on Reducing Prescription Drug …

At its last meeting, Michigan Tech’s Board of Control bestowed the Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction on two distinguished alumni and longtime supporters of Michigan Tech: David House and Richard Henes. The Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction is awarded to individuals associated with the University who have exhibited especially distinguished …