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The recent increase in COVID-19 activity has prompted Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics to restrict visitors. Effective immediately, no guests will be admitted to see most patients. Exceptions may be made for end of life care. Other exceptions include…• pediatric patients, who may be visited by one adult at …

Baraga Schools will reopen today, after taking a day off yesterday because of a positive COVID-19 test. District officials say the Western U.P. Health Department has completed contact tracing, and they feel comfortable that classes can resume safely. School pictures will also proceed as scheduled today. Schools were closed after …

COVID-19 diagnoses continue to rise in the Copper Country, with the focus on Houghton County. Monday’s update from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department includes 63 confirmed new positive cases in Houghton County since last Thursday, along with a dozen probable cases. Baraga County has two more positives, and one …

The City of Hancock is looking for a new member of its Board of Review. The board holds one-day meetings in July and December, and meets for two days in March. The term will end at the end of 2023. Applications may be submitted to Hancock City Hall.

The second annual Red Metal Music Fest has been scheduled for November 7th at the Calumet Theatre. The event is a fundraiser for the theatre, and will feature a lineup of local musicians, including Tom Katalin, Uncle Pete’s BBQ Blues Band, Chad Borgen and the Collective, Steve Jones and the …

The new sign in front of the former Lewis Cass state office building in Lansing was unveiled yesterday. In June, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order renaming the facility the “Elliott-Larsen Building.” State of Michigan Image The designation honors former Republican State Representative Melvin Larsen and former Democratic State …

As Upper Peninsula employers struggle to fill open positions, they’re encouraged to post openings on the newly revamped WorkLiveUP. It’s a free platform aimed at connecting professional job seekers with awesome Upper Peninsula companies. In a partnership with InvestUP, they’re attracting remote workers, by promoting the Upper Peninsula’s unbeatable lifestyle. …

Michigan Tech starts a week-long celebration honoring this year’s Faculty Award Winners. The Bhakta Rath Research Award went to Sanaz Habibi and Adrienne Minerick. The Bhakta Rath Research Award began in 2010 as an endowment from Dr. Rath and his wife, Sushama, which promotes excellence in scientific and engineering research …

Baraga Area Schools were closed today, after a staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19. According to Superintendent Rich Sauru, they are working with the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, with their investigation and contact tracing, to determine if anyone was at risk for exposure. So far, the plan is to …

If you thought this year’s election cycle was already crazy, get ready. Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Friday evening. Both sides of the aisle are already arguing, before the funeral takes place. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Trump’s nominee  will have a vote on …