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The Ottawa National Forest provides space for native Americans to use forest lands. As a part of the Treaty of 1842, the Ojibwe people, through several tribes, have a binding agreement with the United States that retains Ojibwe rights to hunt, fish, and gather on lands. One common use of …

Baraga’s Lumberjack days stretch back many years as a way to celebrate the community. The First was held Fourth of July weekend in 1969. Then the festival adopted the moniker Lumberjack Days in 1970. Over the years the festival has had a variety of ways to celebrate Baraga Township, oftentimes …

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa raises its flag over Rock Harbor. Last month the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa held a flag-raising ceremony on Isle Royale, installing the tribe’s official flag over Rock Harbor as a permanent fixture. The Tribe has a second flag in …

Fireworks soaring through the sky each Fourth of July mark the country’s celebration of America. But with the fun and bright colors also comes some danger while around explosives. Michigan State Police say that every year more than 5,000 people are injured by fireworks-related incidents around the Fourth of July. …

Upper Peninsula representatives oppose the state’s 2025 education budget. Yesterday Senator Ed McBroom and representatives Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen shared why they chose to vote against the state’s school aid and higher education budget for 2025. Representative Prestin says that the budget does not protect teacher pension funds. The …

Michigan Technological University was named one of the best values colleges by the Princeton Review. Michigan Tech announced today it has earned a place among the country’s best values for education by the Princeton Review. The education service company reports on several categories such as the best schools for internships, …

Gogebic Community College receives accreditation for its Nursing program. This week Gogebic Community College announced it was notified by the National League of Nursing Commission for Nursing Education that it has received approval for initial accreditation. GCC President Chris Patritto says achieving this accreditation underscores the college’s dedication and excellence …

Senator Ed McBroom highlights investments into the upper peninsula set out in the state’s 2025 budget. Earlier this week the state of Michigan adopted the fiscal year 2025 budget. McBroom says that the state’s budget took months of work and negotiations. And while he was disappointed in some aspects he’s …

The 49th Canal run in the Copper Country will get people of all ages outside early on a July morning. Starting at any of the race’s beginning points will bring runners and walkers to the winding road right on the Canal. Upper Peninsula Health Systems Community Health Coordinator Angela Luskin …

The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development for Michigan announces that 25 million dollars in broadband grant funds are available through the BTA program. Today the USDA Rural Development state director for Michigan Brandon Fewins announced that 25 million dollars are available to communities and tribes with the Broadband technical …