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The Lake Superior watershed’s conservation history—one of both degradation and recovery—provides road maps to a more resilient future, says environmental historian Nancy Langston. “I think too many people assume that because the Lake Superior watershed right now looks so forested, pristine and remote that it is pristine and remote,” Langston …

HANCOCK – The kids are back in school, the fall colors are resplendent, and Western U.P. Health Department reminds you that now is the perfect time to consider seasonal flu shots for you and your family. The health department will host two walk-in flu shot clinics at its Hancock office …

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan will receive nearly $56 million in federal funds to continue its work to reduce opioid abuse and use, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley announced today. “Opioid abuse is a national epidemic that is profoundly impacting so many families and individuals in communities all around the state,” Calley …

LANSING, Mich. – For establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the city of Bessemer has been awarded Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The MEDC will formally present the award in recognition of the city’s new designation at a community …

HOUGHTON, MICH- The National Park Service and partners transported two more wolves to Isle Royale this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 2, a female wolf was transported by the NPS boat BEAVER from Grand Portage, Minnesota, and released in the park.   On Thursday, Oct. 4, another female wolf was flown on the US Fish …

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan before the Nov. 6 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in Michigan with damages caused by the severe storms and flooding on June 16-17, 2018 …

Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder has authorized additional money to cover up to $7.4 million in matching funds Upper Peninsula grant recipients are required to pay under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) public assistance program. June floods caused significant damage to portions of Gogebic, Houghton, and Menominee counties. A preliminary …

As the seasons are changing and seasonal tourist destinations will soon be closing until spring, the Quincy Mine Hoist Association will be ending its season with its Haunted Mine Tours just before Halloween.  This year’s attraction has a new line up of scary features, designed by local college students. As …

There are several events to celebrate the fall season being put on by Main Street Calumet. The night comes alive October 20th for the Zombie Pub Crawl from 6pm to midnight. Trunk-or-Treat returns October 27th from 5-7pm where kids can safely enjoy some Halloween fun in downtown Calumet. A special …

Now that they are back to work, road crews are ramping up new construction projects in the final weeks of the season. The Michigan Department of Transportation says there will be a lane closure on M-26 near Dollar Bay starting today.  The $1.3 million project is to replace a culvert …