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Whitmer, Peters Visiting UP Today

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and US Senator Gary Peters will both be in the Upper Peninsula Friday, making separate stops in the central UP. Whitmer will be visiting Marquette as part of her Home for Opportunity Tour where she will meet with business and university leaders at Northern Michigan University. The …

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Students Learn About Ice

Keweenaw Peninsula 2nd graders are engaging in STEM activities while learning basic science fundamentals through a Michigan Tech educational outreach program. Students from Hancock’s Barkell Elementary took a field trip to conduct a winter experiment where the class learned to alter the melting point of ice. Snow and ice are …

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Youth Beef Steer Registration Deadline Is Tomorrow

The Houghton County Fair Board will meet Thursday, February 14th at 7pm in the SISU Room of the Houghton County Arena in Hancock. The public is welcome to attend. The deadline for Houghton and Keweenaw County youth to register beef steers for the Junior Market Livestock is Friday, February 15th. …

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Iron Mountain VA Wins National Best Patient Experience Award

The following press release was issued by the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain: IRON MOUNTAIN – The VA’s Veterans Health Administration recognized Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center for providing its patients with outstanding healthcare experiences.   The Iron Mountain-based VA Medical Center received the 2018 Best Experience Award for …

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Rep. Markkanen’s plan helps county road commission facilities

State Representative Greg Markkanen is looking to help county road commissions by giving them more flexibility to improve their facilities and help fix Michigan roads. Under current Michigan law, county road commissions have only up to 15 years to make payments when purchasing property for public use. Markkanen introduced a …

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