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Man Dies in Gogebic County Snowmobile Crash

A Wisconsin man has died in a snowmobile crash in Gogebic County. Michigan State Police troopers from the Wakefield Post and Gogebic County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call around 1:30 a.m. (CST) Sunday to Trail #2 in Wakefield Township. The investigation revealed a group of snowmobilers were traveling westbound …

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The Bear Rolls Over – Heikinpäivä Returns

Heikinpäivä made a joyful return to Hancock Saturday, after a two-year absence caused by COVID-19 concerns. Despite temperatures in the high single digits, crowds lined Quincy Street for the annual parade. The toris reported brisk business, and people enjoyed the circle dance, the wife-carrying contest, and the kids kicksled races. …

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Pennsylvania Woman Hurt in Marquette County Snowmobile Crash

A Pennsylvania woman was injured in a snowmobile crash in Marquette County Friday. Marquette County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around 2:30 to Trail 14 in Ishpeming Township. Investigators found 56-year-old Carol Arnold badly hurt, after she lost control of her sled on a curve, and hit several trees. Arnold …

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Two Killed in Delta County Crash

An Escanaba couple was killed in a traffic crash Friday in Delta County’s Garden Township. State Police investigators say a semi-truck westbound on US-2 lost control, and slid across the centerline, and struck an oncoming white SUV head-on. The occupants of the white SUV, 47-year-old Gerald Weaver and 46-year-old Tara …

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String of Burglaries Under Investigation

Authorities are investigating a series of burglaries across the Keweenaw Peninsula. A Michigan State Police release says three breaking and entering complaints have been received from owners of seasonal homes, camps and “places of opportunity.” Troopers from the Calumet Post, Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies, and members of the Upper Peninsula …

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Keweenaw Snowmobile Club Hosts Trailside Bonfire and Cookout Tomorrow Evening

After weeks of maintaining the snowmobile trails it’s time for the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club to relax. And enjoy some time meeting new members, share a meal with friends. This weekend the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club will host a Trailside Bonfire & Cookout, tomorrow evening. The club hopes many locals will come …

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One of Two Accidents Reported as Fatal in Schoolcraft County, MSP Encourages Caution on Trails

One of two snowmobile accidents yesterday in Schoolcraft County was fatal. Yesterday a little before  three pm, 46 year old Alain Davis of Charlotte, Michigan, was killed when she lost control of her snowmobile at a trail intersection, and was not able to negotiate the curve, causing her to go …

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Heikinpäivä Fun Returns Tomorrow

Heikinpäivä wraps up tomorrow, as the traditional Hancock midwinter festival events return after a COVID-19-enforced absence.  And, after a remarkably mild January, more typical Heikinpäivä weather should arrive just in time, with highs predicted in the low teens. Jim Kurtti from the Finnish Theme Committee says the cold doesn’t bother – …

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Jail Term for Hunting Saboteur

A downstate man has begun serving a jail term, after admitting he intentionally sabotaged a hunter’s tree stand in Marquette County. Twenty-three-year-old Thomas Steele III, of Chelsea, was sentenced to 60-days in the Marquette County Jail. Steele recently pleaded guilty in Marquette County Circuit Court to misdemeanors of aggravated assault …

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Local Scam Alert – Real Estate

As received from the Houghton County Clerk/Register of Deeds office: The Houghton County Clerk and Register of Deeds, Jennifer Kelly, is urging homeowners to be aware of MV Realty’s Homeowner Benefit Program that temps homeowners with an upfront cash payment in exchange for the exclusive right of MV Realty to …

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