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Build a better robot

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HOUGHTON – On Saturday, Michigan Technological University’s Copper Country Robotics Team (CCRT) began a three-day effort to build an operational robot for a challenge. David Reeves, MTU Computer Science major, said the team has 72 hours to build an operational robot. The challenge ...

Sale of Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill complete

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CHAMPION — Lundin Mining Corporation announced Friday the completion of the previously announced sale of the Eagle Mine and the Humboldt mill in Marquette County to Talon Metals Corporation. The Lundin Mining Corporation first announced in December it was selling the Eagle Mine and the ...

On the ice

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BARAGA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Friday it is continuing what it calls a successful program to keep boating access sites plowed at more than two dozen popular Upper Peninsula ice-fishing locations, including sites in Baraga and Keweenaw counties. “To help ...

Vaccine guidance will remain

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LANSING — The federal government is recommending fewer childhood vaccinations, but the state of Michigan is saying no way. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week recommended that the previous number of childhood vaccines of 17 be reduced to just 11 vaccinations. In a ...

Now open

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HOUGHTON – Aspirus Houghton Clinic Pharmacy's Drive-Thru became operational Monday. This marks a key component of the ongoing $5 million renovation and expansion project at Aspirus' Houghton Clinic, Aspirus said in a Monday statement. The new service is designed to enhance efficiency, improve ...

Lamprey numbers declining

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The number of invasive sea lamprey in the Great Lakes has gone down after regular control and treatment efforts resumed. According to a report from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, surveys of the lamprey show their numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ...