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Polar Plunge is still on!

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HANCOCK – With polar-like weather across the Upper Peninsula, the Polar Plunge, scheduled for Saturday in Hancock is still on. Visit Keweenaw and the city of Hancock have worked with Takka Sauna and Small Craft, on Navy Street, to bring back the Polar Plunge, said Jesse Wiederhold, managing ...

No contest

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ESCANABA — A man who stabbed and killed his coworker in August has pleaded no contest to one count of homicide – murder in the second degree in Delta County 47th Circuit Court. Kaw Tung, 38, was taken to court Wednesday from the Delta County Jail for arraignment. His attorney, Jennifer ...

Tech closed due to cold

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HOUGHTON — Due to expectations of severe weather, Michigan Technological University yesterday, made the rare decision to cancel today's classes and close offices. According to a Michigan Tech release, essential residential and dining operations are remaining open, but Little Huskies is ...

The more, the merrier

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LAURIUM – Skating and hockey have always been popular winter activities in the Copper Country, and Laurium has taken great strides to ensure their place in those activities, including a months-long fundraising campaign for the replacement of the ice generating plant at the Gipp ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old man in reasonably good health. The only medications that I take are Eliquis for atrial fibrillation, omeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease, and terazosin and finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia. I exercise and remain active and ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I am struggling with what to do about one of my very best friends who is basically family to me at this point. Throughout our friendship, I have noticed that she does not say "thank you" very often. This includes when a gift is given to her or even when a customer purchases ...