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Hook a sturgeon, let it go.

Outdoors

LANSING — Michigan's cold winter temperatures have made for good ice fishing conditions, but anglers on the ice targeting walleye or other fish may unexpectedly find themselves with a lake sturgeon on the line. When that happens, releasing the sturgeon as quickly as possible is essential ...

Be careful in Baraga County

Outdoors

BARAGA — Michigan Department of Natural Resources trails officials with the Parks and Recreation Division are urging snowmobilers to use caution at a water hazard along Trail No. UP8 in Baraga County. Earlier this week, a stream unexpectedly rose and overflowed its banks. Water is over the ...

A tough decision

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HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council met in regular session Wednesday with the majority of the hour-long meeting dedicated to appointments to the city's planning commission. Two vacancies to the nine-member board were created with the expiration of the three-year terms of Norma Veurink and ...

Making progress

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EAGLE RIVER — The updated Keweenaw County Master Plan is making progress, according to Patrick Coleman, principal of North of 45 and Master Plan project consultant. The Master Plan is a guiding document for future development of a community. It addresses future land uses, community ...

‘Unwavering commitment to service’

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HANCOCK — City of Hancock Police Officer Ben Galetto has been named Police Officer of the Year. According to a press release from the City of Hancock, on Jan. 30 Galetto was honored as the 2025 Police Officer of the Year for Houghton and Keweenaw Counties during the Copper Country Pigs-N-Heat ...