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Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, which allows laboratories to resume their research, under strict precautionary measures. Whitmer said the reopening of laboratory research in Michigan marks another step toward getting Michiganders back to work. Labs conducting research, not those conducting diagnostic work, must adhere to these rules, including …

A ruling on Governor Whitmer’s extension of her “State of Emergency” could come this week. Michigan’s House and Senate took the Governor to court, saying Governor Whitmer has gone against the legislature’s objections, and if this continues, allows the Governor limitless, unilateral, temporally unbounded authority, as long as the Governor …

The Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes thinks your daughter would make an amazing girl scout. You’re invited to check out what the girl scouts have to offer. There will be two question and answer sessions, the first on Thursday at 6:30pm, with the second one taking place on …

The L’Anse Waterfront Concert Series will take a month-by month approach to staging its events this summer. Rik Moilanen of the L’Anse Downtown Development Authority says they hope to be able to salvage at least part of the series, which presents free performances on Thursday evenings from July into September. …

Prayers and Hope- That was a big part of Governor Whitmer’s press conference earlier this afternoon. She had several religious leaders from various faiths including a rabbi, Imam and a priest, who offered prayers and inspirational stories of faith.  She also vowed to continue working with leaders in healthcare and …

The City of Houghton is accepting nominating petitions for their city council. Petition packets are available at the City Clerk’s office, or you can call and have one mailed to you. City Clerk Ann Vollrath explained requirements to run. Petitions will be accepted until 5pm on August 4th. The names …

Finlandia University will be bringing back face to face instruction, when their Fall semester opens on August 24th. In March, when lock down orders went into effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Finlandia was forced to switch to online learning, for the remainder of the semester. They managed to make …

Governor Whitmer has signed new executive orders and extended another. Her extended order temporarily halts evictions, until the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Tenants and mobile home owners now have the ability to stay put, even if they can’t pay their rent, and also allows courts to stay eviction proceedings until the …

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues wreaking havoc on local businesses, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has been working hard to make sure damage is minimized in the community. Since lock down orders went into effect, they have helped small businesses apply for grants and loans, and worked with community leaders …

More road construction starts in Houghton County Monday. Look for two culverts in Chassell, which were damaged during the “Father’s Day Flood” to be repaired. MDOT Spokesman Dan Winegarten. The work will require lane closures and traffic regulators. This project is expected to wrap up at the end of August. …