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State officials COVID vaccines for pregnant women

Heading into the respiratory illness season, states and clinicians are working to encourage pregnant patients to get COVID-19 vaccinations, even though the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services no longer recommends that they should. Along with being older and having an underlying health ...

Sip , Snack, Science

HANCOCK — The idea to host a Science on Tap series in Houghton began as a conversation around a bonfire between a few friends - botanists and researchers - who were reflecting on the isolating nature of scientific research. Research topics are too often highly specialized, and sharing one's ...

Walking for a cause

HANCOCK — Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and the Houghton/Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition will host the ninth annual Suicide Prevention Walk from 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 13 at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton. The event is free to attend and open to all community ...

U.P. Veteran of the Year

ESCANABA — Michigan Lt. Gov. Gilchrist honored Raymond E. Carlson for being named 2025 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year. Carlson, of Negaunee was honored during a ceremony at the U.P. State Fair Thursday morning attended by Gilchrist and other state and local dignitaries. The Upper ...

Starting the school year strong

CALUMET — As back-to-school season approaches, many families in the Copper Country are feeling the pressure of rising school supply costs—what once was a quick $20 trip to the store has become a shopping list that can top $100 per child. From inflation to expanded supply lists and tech ...

Easy Enough

Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet. Beef liver and an assortment of vegetables are classic ingredients, but in this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for ...