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Employment levels fell in the Upper Peninsula in December. The number of U.P. residents on the job dropped from 125,600 in November to 124,000 last month. The December employment figure was 1,200 higher than in December of 2021. The figures come from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. …

From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been ordered to shut down an unregulated water source at a roadside access point some locals have used for drinking water and other household needs for decades. An order was issued to the DNR in December …

Five people were injured in a two car collision on the highway last Friday. The Baraga County Sheriff is investigating the cause of a two car crash, that occurred on US -41 in L’Anse around 7:30 am on Friday. Deputies determined that a southbound vehicle carrying three occupants, crossed the …

The National Parks surrounding Lake Superior expect to become the first parks in the country to Decarbonize the Parks. The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation has announced that the National Parks on Lake Superior’s shore in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, will begin efforts decommission fossil fuel powered vehicles, implement …

A Wisconsin man has died in a snowmobile crash in Gogebic County. Michigan State Police troopers from the Wakefield Post and Gogebic County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call around 1:30 a.m. (CST) Sunday to Trail #2 in Wakefield Township. The investigation revealed a group of snowmobilers were traveling westbound …

Heikinpäivä made a joyful return to Hancock Saturday, after a two-year absence caused by COVID-19 concerns. Despite temperatures in the high single digits, crowds lined Quincy Street for the annual parade. The toris reported brisk business, and people enjoyed the circle dance, the wife-carrying contest, and the kids kicksled races. …

A Pennsylvania woman was injured in a snowmobile crash in Marquette County Friday. Marquette County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around 2:30 to Trail 14 in Ishpeming Township. Investigators found 56-year-old Carol Arnold badly hurt, after she lost control of her sled on a curve, and hit several trees. Arnold …

An Escanaba couple was killed in a traffic crash Friday in Delta County’s Garden Township. State Police investigators say a semi-truck westbound on US-2 lost control, and slid across the centerline, and struck an oncoming white SUV head-on. The occupants of the white SUV, 47-year-old Gerald Weaver and 46-year-old Tara …

Authorities are investigating a series of burglaries across the Keweenaw Peninsula. A Michigan State Police release says three breaking and entering complaints have been received from owners of seasonal homes, camps and “places of opportunity.” Troopers from the Calumet Post, Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies, and members of the Upper Peninsula …

After weeks of maintaining the snowmobile trails it’s time for the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club to relax. And enjoy some time meeting new members, share a meal with friends. This weekend the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club will host a Trailside Bonfire & Cookout, tomorrow evening. The club hopes many locals will come …