The nation’s jobless rate fell to 4.6 percent in November–that’s a nine-year low. But coupled with weak pay increases in 2016, it suggests longer-term challenges for the U.S. economy. Employers added 178,000 jobs last month. Business editor Murray Feldman explains where the jobs are right now. Feldman says this all points …
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The Department of Natural resources is bringing wildlife into classrooms across Michigan, with Elk University. The free program offers lessons via YouTube, activities with each lesson, and education on Michigan history, forest management and elk biology. Katie Keen with the DNR says teachers have until January 30th to register online. …
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The Environmental Protection Administration is standing behind plans to increase fuel economy standards to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. This is part of a mandated review of those standards, and a move applauded by Shannon Baker-Branstetter of Consumers Union. Car-makers have been seeking to have the standards eased, saying …
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A report to be released this morning looks at how much it will cost to repair the state’s aging infrastructure. The Governor’s commission thinks the long term price tag to fix the infrastructure could run anywhere between $5 and $10 billion. The question is where to get that much money. Some of …
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The Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center’s Calumet Clinic has a new primary care provider, new dental services and, soon, a new location. The health center held an open house to introduce Dr. Adam Frimodig, a Calumet High School graduate and an Osteopathic Physician. Northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties are …
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HANCOCK, Mich., Dec. 1, 2016 – After holding four public safety gatherings that date back to August of last year, area law enforcement agencies and the Portage Health Foundation are pleased to announce a community-wide partnership, which formed to financially support an increased Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, known as …
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If you need a little Christmas, make your way up to Calumet this weekend. The annual Christmas in Calumet season officially kicks off this evening with the lighting of the tree in the park next to the Calumet Theater at 7:00pm. There will live music, refreshments and community caroling. Main …
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HOUGHTON, MI (Nov. 30, 2016) – ProNav Marine, an MTEC SmartZone client, was among 10 winning finalists selected at the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition in Detroit, Nov. 4. Co-Founders Travis White, Nels Benda, and Neil Anderson reeled in the 3rd Runner Up Award, earning $25,000 to put towards their company. Their product, …
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The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation will be hosting a Holiday Book Drive to benefit local youth. The YAC encourages the community to donate new and gently used books and new pajamas for children ages 6-17 years. Books and pajamas will be given to UP Kids to …
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The Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock is hosting its 40th annual Poor Artists Sale Saturday. The event runs from 11am-4pm at the CLK Gymnasium in Calumet. The Poor Artists Sale is an annual juried holiday art fair hosted by the Copper Country Community Arts Council as a benefit …
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