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The following press release was issued by the MDNR: As this year’s open-water fishing season gets underway, anglers at many lakes, rivers and Great Lakes ports may encounter DNR fisheries staff collecting data about their fishing experiences. DNR creel clerks are stationed at boat launches and piers around the state …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s Mark Wilcox: Tessa Steenwinkel is Michigan Technological University’s 11th recipient of the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. When Thomas Werner, associate professor of biological sciences, talks about his student Tessa Steenwinkel, it is with a mixture of pride and sadness. “I’m very, very …

Several hunting regulation changes have been recommended by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, including a deer baiting and feeding ban in a Core Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Area, which includes portions of Menominee, Dickinson and Delta counties. This zone surrounds the farm where a deer tested positive for the …

HANCOCK—The Hancock Public Schools Foundation recently awarded nearly $30,000 in scholarships. “We were very impressed with the quality of applicants this year,” said Foundation Scholarship Committee Chair Gregg Fisher. “The students’ academic excellence and extracurricular activities are evidence of their superb scholastic experience in the Hancock School District.” All of …

Contract negotiations between Hancock Public Schools and their choice for the next Superintendent may now begin. The School Board of Education selected Michigan Tech’s Steve Patchin from a short list of candidates at their regular meeting Monday. Patchin was one of three candidates from the local area who interviewed for …

Two teenage girls are dead following a single vehicle crash in Gogebic County Saturday morning. Authorities say the crash happened around 2:30am on Lake Road in Ironwood Township. The vehicle reportedly ran off the road and hit a tree. Two girls, 18-year-old Lauren Powless and 15-year-old Madeline Jackson, were killed …

A limited number of spaces are available for a geological field trip to Isle Royale. The experience is open to the general public of all ages and features guided visits with hiking and boat excursions over several days covering many scenic spots in Eastern Isle Royale, from Passage Island to …

NPS photo/Victor Ierulli II The Copper TRACES program at the Keweenaw National Historical Park draws hundreds of fourth grade students from across the region for a variety of fun, educational, hands-on activities.  Dozens of park employees and community volunteers are needed to make the annual program possible. To show their …

Accidents and illnesses don’t take the weekend off and barring a trip to the emergency room, there aren’t a lot of options for residents in the Calumet area to see a doctor without having to make an appointment. UP Health System—Portage is now serving patients at their new Express Care …

The public is invited to come celebrate the opening of the UP Health System—Portage Express Care clinic in Calumet. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held followed by a free BBQ and tours of the facility on Saturday from 11am to 1pm. The clinic is located at 56720 Calumet Avenue …