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Logging Truck Loses Load On US-41

A logging truck lost its load yesterday afternoon in Portage Township–fortunately no one was injured.  The accident happened around 2:15pm on US-41 near Broemer Road. The Michigan State Police Calumet Post says the logging truck and a pickup truck were both traveling south on US-41 when the logging truck tried …

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Getting Ready For The Cold

‘Tis the season of cold in the Keweenaw and homeowners are encouraged to take a couple of precautions to prepare their dwellings from cold weather related complications. “We have had a really good run of cold weather here but we haven’t had a lot of phone calls that people didn’t …

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Michigan Tech Means Business With Two Upcoming Events

Michigan Tech is hosting two upcoming events that will showcase what their business students have been working on. The first is the KHOB Economic Outlook Report, an annual report focusing on the economic performance of Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, and Baraga counties.  This presentation will be led by students and faculty …

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Still Many Opportunities For Hunting & Trapping

The firearms deer season may be winding down, but there are many other opportunities to get out hunting and trapping yet this year.  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources would like to remind people of these opportunities: Small game hunting Cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare season is open statewide through …

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North Woods Conservancy Eyes New Land Purchase

The North Woods Conservancy is looking to purchase a 546 acre parcel of land that would complete the Gratiot River / Lake Superior Coastal Conservation Area. The property is currently for sale and is situated along the shoreline of Lake Superior and contains a mile and a half of the …

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