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The following press release was issued by the National Park Service: HOUGHTON, MICH — Following the translocation of wolves from the Grand Portage Indian Reservation in Minnesota, Michipicoten Island Provincial Park, and the Ontario mainland to Isle Royale National Park, a team of wildlife researchers working with the National Park …

Congressman Jack Bergman is calling the findings of no collusion between President Trump and Russia great news for the country. Special Council Robert Mueller released his report Sunday and no further indictments are expected at this time. Bergman said that after “two years and tens of millions of dollars later, …

The Calumet Colosseum will soon be receiving some renovations thanks to a national contest, although the extent of those repairs will not be known until next week. The oldest indoor ice rink has been named one of four finalists in Kraft’s Hockeyville USA contest, securing a minimum prize of $10,000, …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.A white-tailed deer braving winter in Marquette County. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded a total of $100,000 in deer habitat improvement grant funding to a dozen entities for projects …

The historic Calumet Colosseum has been named one of four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville 2019. This means the arena will receive at least $10,000 in updates but could win as much as $150,000 in updates and host an NHL preseason game next fall! The next step is voting between the …

One person is dead following an industrial accident in Iron Mountain. The Michigan State Police says the accident happened Thursday at Minerick Logging shortly before 11am in Sagola Township in Dickinson County. When troopers arrived on scene, it was determined that the accident happened while an employee was doing routine …

Michigan Tech’s celebration of World Water Day continues Monday afternoon with their keynote speaker. The theme of this year’s event is Leaving No One Behind—Human Rights Near & Far. Co-Founder, President, & CEO of We the People of Detroit Monica Lewis-Park will give a presentation called “Mapping the Water Crisis …

Reducing auto insurance rates is still the top priority for the Copper Country’s representatives in Lansing. State Senator Ed McBroom and State Representative Greg Markkanen met with constituents Friday at KC Bonkers Toys & Coffee in Hancock. It was standing room only in the coffee shop, and Markkanen said they …

March is Reading Month and the CTE Early Childhood Class at the Copper Country Intermediate School District is helping to promote reading to younger students. The class hosted a reading event Friday, March 15that Gogebic Community College. Stacy Brey, GCC Director of Off-Campus Operations said “The instructor, Dan Stahl and …

A statewide tornado drill will be held next week. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared the week of March 24th through the 30th as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. A required test of the Emergency Alert System will take place at 1:00pm on Wednesday followed by a reminder for the …