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Our extra-cold and snowy winter could cause an increase in dead fish and other aquatic animals this spring in inland lakes. Michigan DNR Fisheries Division research manager Gary Whelan says winterkill is the most common type of fish kill. Thick ice with heavy snow cover decreases the amount of sunlight …

Sawyer International Airport in Marquette has been named Michigan’s Airport of the Year by the state Department of Transportation. Manager Duane DuRay was praised for overseeing the reconstruction of a runway, and for assisting MDOT in revising its grant closeout process. The award is based on accomplishments in the areas …

Local Family Dollar stores could be at risk, following an announcement by management of the struggling chain yesterday. 390 stores across the nation will be closed this year. An additional 200 will be re-branded as Dollar Tree stores. Others will have one-dollar “Dollar Tree” sections added. Dollar Tree bought the …

WOLV morning host John Carroll (L) and station owner Stephen Marks (R) acceot the MAB Station of the Year award. Houghton Community Broadcasting is proud to announce that 97.7 The Wolf, WOLV-FM, is the Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s 2018 Commercial Radio Station of the Year for Market Four. It’s the …

UP Health System – Portage is opening an Express Care clinic in Calumet. The clinic will be located at the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center on US-41. It will be open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The clinic will treat patients with minor illnesses …

Reaction to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 has been quick, and predictable. The plan focuses on roads, education, and water quality. Whitmer and State Budget Director Chris Kolb outlined the proposal to a joint session of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees yesterday. The budget recommendation …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Heavy snowfall across much of the Upper Peninsula this winter is making conditions fantastic for snowmobiling, but not so great for moose and deer, resulting in riders and wildlife winding up on the same trails. Credit: Michigan …

Congressman Jack Bergman is standing behind President Trump and his emergency declaration in order to fund a wall on the southern border. The Democrat-controlled US House passed a resolution opposing the declaration and even if it passes the Republicans in the Senate, Trump has vowed to veto it. Bergman voted …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has a plan to “fix the damn roads” by raising the fuel tax by 45 cents per gallon. The Detroit Free Press reports the proposal is part of her budget being presented to a joint session of the Michigan House and Senate today in Lansing. …

Are you an area high school student interested in local history? Do you want to compete over it? If so, it’s time to get ready for the 17thAnnual High School Local History Smackdown! The Smackdown offers Copper Country high school students the chance to test their knowledge of all things …