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Survey: Yooper accent difficult to understand

According to a recent survey from Guide2Fluency, the Yooper accent is one of the most difficult for artificial intelligence to interpret.  The online language organization surveyed 3,000 Americans to learn how AI understands various accents across our country. The most commonly misunderstood accents include Southern, Texan, Boston, New Orleans and Yooper, the 11th most difficult to understand.  The U.P. accent has a combination of Midwestern, Finnish and Canadian influences. These facors make it easy to confuse your phone or other devices when using voice-to-text or other similar ...

Soulcore combines faith and fitness

Soulcore, a mix of yoga, light pilates, and prayer, seeks to strengthen both the soul and body. These calming exercise sessions integrate the rosary into an hour-long workout. Soulcore encourages participants to slow down and immerse themselves in scripture and prayer while engaging in a ...

Green energy laws concern UP residents

MARQUETTE — At a public meeting at Northern Michigan University on Tuesday, several Upper Peninsula residents shared their opinions on Michigan’s green energy laws. Passed in 2023, these fairly new laws include the Clean Energy Standard and Renewable Energy Standards and Plans. The ultimate goal of the new legislation is to transition 50% of Michigan’s energy to completely renewable sources by 2030, and increase the amount to 60% by 2035. A final increase will have Michigan using 100% renewable energy by 2040.  Before the laws are fully implemented, the Michigan Public Service ...

Houghton County reacts to disaster funding award for rapid snowmelt

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has awarded almost $11 million of Disaster Funding to counties across Michigan, including Houghton County. On Monday, Whitmer announced that $10,997,209 from Michigan’s Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund would be spread out amongst 17 counties across the Upper and Lower Peninsula. The announcement comes after the state has had three state of emergency declarations in only 16 months.  “Today’s disaster assistance will help Michiganders in 17 counties recover after tornadoes, flooding, and rapid snowmelt,” Whitmer said. “By declaring these ...

Get ready to race

The Annual Verna Mize Triathlon will return to Houghton this Saturday, Aug. 3. There is a $5 entry fee to be paid the morning of the event, which will begin at 8 a.m. at the Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton.  The triathlon is focused on all levels of competition. Long-time athletes and first-timers are all welcome. The event consists of two races, the Mini-Mize and the Main-Mize. The race begins at the beach at the Kestner Park and winds through the hills of Houghton, where participants will end with a run along the canal park.  The Main-Mize involves a half-mile swim, ...

CCHS calls for public to spay/neuter pets

In a recent Facebook post, the Copper Country Humane Society (CCHS) reminded the public of the benefits, and necessity, of spaying and neutering pets.  “Lately, we have had a huge influx of pregnant mama cats and tons of kittens,” the Humane Society wrote. “Please, please, please get your pets fixed! Animal overpopulation is a real problem and shelters all over are filling.” According to CCHS’s website, there are a variety of benefits that come with fixing household pets.  First of all, it can help with your pet’s physical safety. Cats and dogs that are not fixed are ...