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LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today issued an Executive Order moving the Office of the Great Lakes from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Department of Natural Resources. “The Great Lakes are one of Michigan’s most prized natural resources,” Snyder said. “Proper protection and management of the lakes …

LANSING, Mich. – Bicyclists are now permitted to operate electric-assisted bicycles on certain trails under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder. “Michigan’s trails and natural resources bring together Michiganders and visitors from around the world, and these bills help bicyclists experience the beauty of Pure Michigan in a new, …

October 30, 2017—Baraga, Michigan—Students in middle or high school can learn science in a hands-on, three-part outdoor science class hosted by KBOCC STEM. This outdoor science class teaches about nanoparticles, forests and technology, and stamp sands remediation. Classes are Saturdays from 9 to noon on November 4, 11, and 18. …

A new book is out that focuses on all things related to Lake Superior. “Sustaining Lake Superior, An Extraordinary Lake In A Changing World” was written by Michigan Tech’s Dr. Nancy Langston. Langston said, “People who don’t live in the Great Lakes basin think ‘Oh the Great Lakes, why do …

Another tourist season has come to a close for the Quincy Mine. The mine wrapped up its season in standard fashion over the weekend offering visitors its annual haunted tours in celebration of Halloween. Patrons Ruth Anne O’Keefe and Nancy Ablao describe their experience on the tour. “This was the …

Creating Confident Caregivers is an exciting new program in select regions of Michigan, for family caregivers of persons with dementia and/or memory loss.  Creating Confident Caregivers is a six-session workshop led by trained dementia care specialists.  This university tested program provides participants with information, skills and attitudes to manage stress …

As we are approaching November, it is time to recognize that November is National Hospice Month. Hospice care is considered to be the model for quality and compassionate end-of-life treatment.  Hospice involves a team-oriented approach of expert medical care, pain management, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support expressly tailored to the …

From a silent film accompanied by a symphony and choral performance, to topical and historical films with expert panelists, the 41 North Film Festival brings together acclaimed films from around the world with participants from the local community for four days of engaging, informative, and inspiring events. In celebration of …

The leader of the US Navy’s 2009 Task Force on Climate Change, Rear Admiral David Titley (retired), will be on the Michigan Tech Campus Monday to attend a seminar and to introduce a film on climate change in which he is featured and participate in a public discussion afterward. The …

A young Hancock man is celebrating his achievements after being named Houghton County’s newest Eagle Scout. 18 year old Korey Ericson was joined by friends, family and fellow parishioners Sunday who all gathered for the ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church in Hancock.   “Only a small percentage of all scouts …