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After three years of uncertainty, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge will soon be a privately owned operation. At yesterday’s auction, the resort was sold to the highest bidder at just under $1.3 million. Ownership will change hands in September, and changes to the day to day operations are already being discussed. …

Down to three–that’s the number of beaches that remain closed according to the latest list released Thursday by the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Bobcat Lake in Marenisco Township, the Lighthouse Overlook in Copper Harbor, and Steusser Lake in Ewen are the only beaches listed as closed. Advisories remain in …

M-203 is now open to traffic after a temporary bridge was installed at Swedetown Creek. The Michigan Department of Transportation opened the road Thursday afternoon after being closed for nearly six weeks following the Father’s Day Flood…which completely wiped out the culvert just north of Hancock. MDOT is working to …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and entertain the Cleveland Indians tonight. Mike Fiers will start against Carlos Carrasco. Pregame coverage begins at 6:50 on 99.3 The Lift. The Milwaukee Brewers scored five runs in the final two innings, then held …

Help is now available for people who were displaced by the Father’s Day Flood to help pay mortgage and rent payments. The Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS, in conjunction with the Michigan REALTORS and the National Association of REALTORS, have a received a grant for $50,000 for qualified applicants. UP …

With many summer celebrations taking place throughout the Keweenaw and the Upper Peninsula, attendees may notice some familiar faces from one event to the next. Many vendors who make a living in the traveling roadshow business participate in as many events as possible in the summer months. One Houghton man …

A family tragedy isn’t keeping one former Upper Peninsula lawmaker from pursuing office. Vulcan, MI native Ed McBroom served as State Representative in the 108th District for six years and is currently running for State Senate in the 38th District. McBroom announced Wednesday that he will continue his campaign despite …

A job well done deserves a reward. The Houghton City Council unanimously approved pay increases for City Manager Eric Waara and for many non-union employees at their regular meeting Wednesday. Contract negotiations are continuing with the city’s union representatives. Most of the pay increases for the non-union employees working in …

The Portage Health Foundation is now assigning contractors to homes to move their Flood with Love initiative forward. Two contractors will be contacting each applicant to schedule a time to come and do assessments of flood damages to their homes.  Once assessments are done, the foundation will work with the …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB Matthew Boyd turned in a strong start, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-4 yesterday afternoon. Boyd gave up two runs over six innings. He struck out seven. Detroit broke the game open with four runs in the …