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Northern Michigan University saluted more than 1,600 recent graduates at a virtual ceremony yesterday. NMU Board of Trustees Chair Steve Mitchell acknowledged that students’ final months may not have been what they had hoped for… “You were cheated out of parties in the spring, going to the bars with your …

A group of armed thugs converged outside the home of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Saturday night. Benson said she had just finished some Christmas decorating, and was about to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with her four-year-old son when “dozens of armed individuals stood outside (her) home …

Was former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani COVID-19 positive and contagious when he appeared before a Michigan Senate committee last week? The Trump Legal Team admitted last night that Giuliani is being treated for the coronavirus at Georgetown Medical Center. Officials said that Giuliani tested negative twice “immediately preceding …

Michigan set another new daily record for COVID-19 diagnoses Friday, as 8,689 confirmed cases were reported across the state. 81 deaths were reported Friday, following the 175 that were logged on Thursday. As of Friday afternoon, 389,032 Michiganders have contracted the virus, and 9,661 have died since the pandemic began. …

Residents of Baraga County and the surrounding area will be able to get more of their cancer examinations and treatments closer to home. Aspirus has expanded its oncology partnership with Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Aspirus Oncologist and Hematologist Dr. Divis Khaira and Aspirus Physician Assistant Audrea Williams are now seeing …

The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team was busy last week. On Wednesday, detectives received information that a known drug user recently purchased some household products that could be used in combination to manufacture methamphetamine. The suspect was located at a cabin in Ishpeming Township. He was arrested for possession of …

MTU Blake Pietila stopped 43 shots, as the Michigan Tech hockey team upset sixth-ranked Minnesota State 3-1 last night. Logan Ganie put the Huskies on the board late in the first period. Eric Gotz’ power play tally early in the second was the game-winner. The Mavericks didn’t solve Pietila until …

WCHA Michigan Tech’s hockey games will host Minnesota State tonight at 6:07 and tomorrow at 5:07. NFL The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears today. Kickoff is at 1:00 on 99.3 The Lift. Running back D’Andre Swift has been listed as doubtful for today’s contest. He’s recovering from a concussion. …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with two Alcoholics Anonymous leaders about maintaining sobriety in the holiday season during a pandemic. And, on Finnish Independence Day, Jim Kurtti from the Finish-American Heritage Center shares what freedom in the motherland meant to Finnish immigrants in the Keweenaw.  …

WCHA Northern Michigan University has canceled next weekend’s hockey series against Minnesota State University. The Wildcats have been unable to start their season because of COVID-19 issues. Michigan Tech’s hockey games against Minnesota State this weekend have been pushed back. The Huskies will host the Mavericks tomorrow at 6:07 and …