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Michigan Tech students urged to donate to other students

08/02/2020 10:08 PM

Michigan Tech University students want to help other students who didn't qualify for federal financial help related to the coronavirus.

Webinar scheduled on permit process for Enbridge oil pipeline tunnel

Catholics in Upper Peninsula required to wear masks at Mass

Whitmer signs bills to resolve $2.2 billion budget shortfall

Whitmer opposes making schools offer in-person classes

Upper Peninsula wolf population at nearly 700 but leveling off

Wildlife officials say the gray wolf population in Michigan's Upper Peninsula appears to have stabilized. The latest biennial survey conducted this winter estimates the predator species’ population at 695, divided among 143 packs.

A DNR trail camera image, taken in August 2019, of a gray wolf in the Upper Peninsula.

Western UP sees "dramatic" rise in COVID-19 cases

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department says there has been a "dramatic" increase in positive cases of COVID-19 in the past few weeks. The number of cases in Gogebic County doubled to 42 in one week.

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Enbridge says contractor vessels may have damaged pipeline

Whitmer: Enbridge dodging responsibility for potential spill

Michigan abortion foes drop petition drive to ban method

Wrong turn into the UP leads to 3 1/2-year prison sentence

A Canadian man who said he took a wrong turn into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison for transporting opium paste possibly worth millions of dollars.

Detroit, its casinos see revenues drop due to virus closures

Revenue from Detroit’s three casinos has plummeted nearly 60% so far this year as the gambling halls’ months-long closure in response to the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Local governments can't keep extra cash in tax foreclosures

The Michigan Supreme Court says local governments can't keep surplus cash from the sale of tax-foreclosed properties. This could mean a payment to former owners.

Michigan has most virus cases in 2 months; Izzo backs masks

Michigan has reported its biggest increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in nearly two months. Gov. Whitmer says she may be forced to reimpose some restrictions if this continues.

Woodtick, popular UP music festival, canceled for 2020

Authorities in the UP are searching for a 22-year-old Watertown, Wisconsin woman who reportedly fell into the Black River at Rainbow Falls in Ironwood Township.

Body of Wisconsin woman found in Black River

Michigan governor extends coronavirus emergency through Aug. 11

The boat launch and docks at Black River Harbor are closed.

Boat launch, docks at Black River Harbor close

Stream should be about the size of a pencil

Hot summer warming up Lake Michigan, experts say

Voting changes, COVID-19 change Michigan election for clerks

Michigan wants kids caught up on vaccines after pandemic dip

Mich. governor toughens mask mandate; businesses must deny service

Michigan health workers to receive bias training

Michigan Senators seek clarification on Canadian border travel

Michigan authorizes $115M for businesses hurt by pandemic

Group to start veto-proof drive to repeal Whitmer's powers

Michigan Tech students urged to donate to other students

Michigan Tech University students want to help other students who didn't qualify for federal financial help related to the coronavirus.

Webinar scheduled on permit process for Enbridge oil pipeline tunnel

Catholics in Upper Peninsula required to wear masks at Mass

Whitmer signs bills to resolve $2.2 billion budget shortfall

Whitmer opposes making schools offer in-person classes

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is unreceptive to a Republican legislation that pushes to bring students back to school this fall.

Upper Peninsula wolf population at nearly 700 but leveling off

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New Wisconsin justice sworn in during ultramarathon

New Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky finished her 100-mile ultramarathon Sunday after being sworn in mid-run.

Noah's Ark Waterpark closes after 2 employees COVID positive

Superior community weighs in on Gov. Evers emergency face mask order

14 test positive for COVID-19 at Camp Eagle Ridge

Two die in head-on crash near Hayward

UMD researchers identify factors causing algae blooms on Lake Superior

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Webinar scheduled on permit process for Enbridge oil pipeline tunnel

Catholics in Upper Peninsula required to wear masks at Mass

Whitmer signs bills to resolve $2.2 billion budget shortfall

Whitmer opposes making schools offer in-person classes

Enbridge says contractor vessels may have damaged pipeline

Whitmer: Enbridge dodging responsibility for potential spill

Michigan abortion foes drop petition drive to ban method

Woodtick, popular UP music festival, canceled for 2020

Body of Wisconsin woman found in Black River

Michigan governor extends coronavirus emergency through Aug. 11

Boat launch, docks at Black River Harbor close

Hot summer warming up Lake Michigan, experts say

Voting changes, COVID-19 change Michigan election for clerks

Michigan wants kids caught up on vaccines after pandemic dip

Mich. governor toughens mask mandate; businesses must deny service

Michigan health workers to receive bias training

Michigan Senators seek clarification on Canadian border travel

Michigan authorizes $115M for businesses hurt by pandemic

Group to start veto-proof drive to repeal Whitmer's powers

Indefinite idle continues at Keetac, but two projects underway

DOC to close prisons in Togo, Willow River to address budget deficit

COVID-19 test events set for Iron River, Lac du Flambeau

Nurses hold informational picket in Virginia