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Lake Superior State University in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has agreed to spend $1 million on chemistry equipment, partly to stock the school's new cannabis chemistry program.

UP School with Marijuana Program to Spend $1M on Equipment

03/23/2019 04:27 PM

Lake Superior State University in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has agreed to spend $1 million on chemistry equipment, partly to stock the school's new cannabis chemistry program.

Whitmer Budget Would Direct $180M More Toward Drinking Water

Michigan Bill Would Lower Drunken-Driving Limit to 0.05

Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged for 5th Month

Grant to Help UP Tribe Boost Environmental Reporting

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2 Die in Central UP Snowmobile Crash

Two people from outside Michigan were killed when their snowmobiles collided on a trail in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Michigan House OKs Subjecting Lawmakers, Governor to Record Requests

Michigan's lawmakers and governor would be subject to public-records requests under bills that have passed the state House. The proposals are now going to the Michigan Senate, where they have died in recent yeras.

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Man Accused of Killing, Dismembering Woman Appears in Court

Changes Proposed to Mich. Bail System that Jails Poor Defendants

Moose Population in Western Upper Peninsula Estimated at 509

An aerial survey photo shows moose south of Lake Michigamme in the western Upper Peninsula.

Men Sought in Boy's Kidnapping Arrested on Icy Lake Superior

Two men have been arrested in the eastern Upper Peninsula after allegedly tying up several people, kidnapping a 5-year-old boy, and walking across the ice-covered Lake Superior towards Canada with the boy. Authorities caught them about two miles out on the ice.

Ice Fishing House Removal Deadlines Approaching

The deadline for removing ice fishing houses from lakes is coming up. The DNR is reminding people that current weather conditions will complicate the process a bit.

The deadline for removing ice fishing houses is coming up and the DNR is reminding people that current weather conditions will complicate the process.

5 Governors Oppose Trump Plan to Cut Great Lakes Spending

Governors of five states oppose President Donald Trump's call for a 90 percent spending cut for a Great Lakes cleanup program. The group includes four Democrats and one Republican.

New Soo Lock Funding Included in Trump's Budget Proposal

President Trump's recently announced 2020 budget includes money for the new Soo Lock, despite having slashed funding for the Great Lakes Restoration project.

Funding for the New Soo Lock was included in President Trump's 2020 national budget.

Medical Parole Bills Approved by Michigan House

Michigan House OKs $10 Million to Compensate Exonerees

The tunnel for oil pipelines will be built under the Straits of Mackinac.

Judge Says Panel Had Authority to Complete Pipeline Tunnel Deal

Whitmer Appointees are Confirmed after 60-Day Window Passes

Mich. Sec. of State Wants Election Changes after Approval of Voting Law

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposal to significantly increase fuel taxes to fix the roads is paired with another politically difficult plan - overhauling how Michigan distributes $2.1 billion in net new revenue.

Whitmer Proposes New Way to Divvy up Money for Roadwork

Trump Budget Cuts Great Lakes Cleanup Fund by 90 Pct.

Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged at 4.0 Percent in January

The federal government plans to remove gray wolf protections.

Federal Government Plans to Lift Protections for Gray Wolves

Michigan's governor is proposing an increase in the state gas tax from 26 to 71 cents per gallon.

Michigan Governor Defends Proposed Gas Tax Increase

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing changes to Michigan's tax code.

Whitmer Proposes Changes to Michigan Tax Code

Whitmer Proposes Big Boost in Preschool Funding

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Two Wisconsin sheriff's deputies rescued a pair of bear cubs trapped in a flooded culvert that had served as their den.

Deputies Rescue 2 Wailing Bear Cubs Trapped in Flooded Den

Two Ashland County sheriff's deputies rescued a pair of bear cubs trapped in a flooded culvert that had served as their den.

Democrat Kaul Defends Wisconsin Abortion Law

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is defending Wisconsin's abortion restrictions in a legal filing made in response to a federal lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood.

Republicans Reject Evers' Capital Budget

Republicans on the Wisconsin Building Commission are refusing to endorse Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' plan for $2.5 billion worth of construction projects across the state.

Assembly Committee Votes to Lift Elk Hunt Limits

Renovations for Ashland's New Day Advocacy Center Nearly Complete

Apostle Islands Ice Caves Not Officially Opening

The Apostle Islands ice caves will officially not open this season due to recent rain and warmer temperatures.

UP School with Marijuana Program to Spend $1M on Equipment

Lake Superior State University in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has agreed to spend $1 million on chemistry equipment, partly to stock the school's new cannabis chemistry program.

Whitmer Budget Would Direct $180M More Toward Drinking Water

Michigan Bill Would Lower Drunken-Driving Limit to 0.05

Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged for 5th Month

Grant to Help UP Tribe Boost Environmental Reporting

2 Die in Central UP Snowmobile Crash

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