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DNR to livestream NRC meetings starting Wednesday

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LANSING — Beginning with this Wednesday's meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plans to livestream all NRC meetings in an effort to make it easier for the public to learn about the work of the commission and stay engaged on topics ...

… And still champion

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HOUGHTON — Phi Kappa Tau fraternity at Michigan Technological University captured its second straight win in the month-long statue competition in this year's Winter Carnival. With this year's theme "Through Ice and Snow, to Space We Go," the Hancock fraternity's winning statue, “Keweenaw in ...

Feeding America!

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HANCOCK — To help support nutritional well-being across the Copper Country, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has partnered with Feeding America West Michigan to co-sponsor mobile food pantry deliveries in Calumet, Chassell and Ontonagon throughout early 2026. According to a Copper ...

Turning to the public

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NEGAUNEE — Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle/driver who fled the scene of a crash in Marquette Township Wednesday afternoon. According to a MSP press release, the crash happened on Feb. 4, around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of ...

All Night Long

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HOUGHTON – A sense of organized chaos descended on the campus of Michigan Technological University (MTU) during the annual All-Nighter Wednesday. Electrical cords, garden hoses, and a variety of vendors spread throughout the main campus, as student organizations put the finishing touches on ...

At Risk

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HOUGHTON – County officials have been advocating for a new jail since 1983, including four failed millage attempts for a modern facility that meets Michigan Dept. of Corrections (MDOC) standards. The MDOC is responsible for inspecting and auditing county jails to ensure compliance with state ...