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The most important weekend on the Christian calendar is here and the Keweenaw Report checked in with local churches to see how they plan to celebrate, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of churches will be streaming their Easter service through video conferencing and social media. Katie Bridgers from Grace …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department recently issued a health advisory, reminding residents to follow Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, which has now been extended through the end of the month. The advisory also reminds residents that they should contact their healthcare care provider, if they show …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference yesterday afternoon, and she covered a lot of ground. She named the Executive orders she has signed over the last few days. She also discussed Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance System, which has been overwhelmed recently, due to the influx of claims. She also extended her …

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force is beginning the second phase of their analysis of the U.P.’s energy needs now and in the future. They are also finalizing their submission to Governor Whitmer on propane availability. The task force will meet electronically on Monday, from 10am til noon. Public feedback …

Representative Greg Markkanen from Michigan’s 110th District, was not happy with the Governor’s extension of the Stay Home Stay Safe executive order. Markkanen, supports social distancing to slow the spread of the virus, but believes the Governor missed an opportunity to allow workers who can do their jobs safely, back …

Finlandia The Finlandia men’s soccer team has added another new recruit. Tyson Fairley was a team captain, leading scorer and MVP at Atascocita High School in Houston. NFL There are multiple reports that the Detroit Lions are considering trading down in the NFL Draft. Detroit has the third overall pick. …

As received from the  Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Virginia M. Massoglia, 92, originally from Laurium, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. She was a resident of Garden View Assisted Living in Calumet for the past 3 years. Virginia was born on February 2, 1928 in Hancock, a …

As expected, Governor Whitmer has extended her “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order through April 30th. Like the previous order, signed on march 23rd, the extension limits gatherings and travel. The extended order also calls for retailers to limit the number of shoppers allowed in their store, at one time, …

The Department of Transportation, with statistics provided by the Michigan State Police released the latest traffic updates for Michigan. During the first week of April, 11 motorists died on Michigan roadways. Thirty three motorists were also seriously injured. Compared to this week, in 2019, that’s twenty seven fewer deaths and …

Governor Whitmer will hold a press conference this afternoon at 3pm. She is expected to extend her “Stay Home Stay Safe” order through the remainder of April. Updates on cases and deaths due to COVID-19, and how the state is handling everything are also expected. Chief Health Officer Joneigh Khaldun …