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Members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will vote on a proposal to purchase the Baraga Lakeside Inn and the adjacent marina. The proposed purchase was approved by the Tribal Council on July 17th. Because it involves spending more than $10,000, Tribal members must also approve it. If approved, the …

Tomorrow, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will hold the drawing for its grand raffle prize at their office in Hancock. You can still purchase tickets, which are $40.00 each. If all 1,200 are sold, the grand prize will be $20,000. Otherwise, the raffle will be a 50/50 drawing. Mark …

The Baraga County Fair is here and there will be many different kinds of live entertainment, competition, displays, and fun activities for kids and adults. On the schedule today is the Junior Horse Show which will feature a petting zoo and pony rides. Livestock judging will start tomorrow morning and …

Things may heating up in Washington, where for the first time in history, the U.S. House of Representatives has authorized an institutionally-backed lawsuit against the President of the United States. The lawsuit claims that President Obama’s handling of the Affordable Care Act is an abuse of power, saying the legal …

The state Republican party chair has accused the Democratic candidate for governor of flip flopping on the Detroit bankruptcy issue, a charge the Mark Schauer campaign denies. On Tuesday, the former Battle Creek congressman indicated if he had been governor he would have probably placed Detroit in bankruptcy. But, Bobby …

The Eagle Mine in Marquette County remains on track to begin producing ore by the end of the year. In its second quarter results statement issued yesterday, Lundin Mining says there are 500 people working at the site, including its own employees and those of contractors. Surface construction at the …

A Houghton County man scheduled to go to trial yesterday for his role in an April high-speed police chase has pleaded guilty instead. As part of his deal, 26-year-old Travis Kuopus admitted to third-degree fleeing and eluding police and attempted stalking. Three other charges, include aggravated stalking and obstructing, resisting …

Michigan Tech’s Board of Control will meet next Thursday with a very busy docket on hand. On the agenda is a report that the University has surpassed its fundraising goal for the year and ended the fiscal year with a positive balance. The Board will also hear that five Michigan …

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 …