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The Department of Environmental Quality has approved revisions to the surface water discharge permit for the Eagle Mine’s Humboldt Mill near Marquette. The permit safeguards wetlands and the middle branch of the Escanaba River. The DEQ placed a draft permit on public notice in December and held a public hearing …

The Superior Watershed Partnership is teaming up with a number of churches across the Upper Peninsula to collect expired and unwanted prescription drugs later this month. The “Protect The Great Lakes” drop-off date is set for April 25th, and there are drop-off points in all 15 U-P counties. This is …

The Michigan Department of Community Health has released its 2015 regional Eat Safe Fish Guides. Officials say the Eat Safe Fish Guides help residents plan their fish meals to be sure that they’re getting all of the health benefits eating fish can provide, while avoiding the chemicals from the environment …

The Michigan Supreme Court, on a 6-0 ruling, has upheld a state law that requires teachers to increase the amount they must put toward their pension plans. Under the law, teachers face cuts to their benefits if they don’t put more of their pay toward their pension. The decision upholds …

Great News!  We have raised all but $1,800 of the $10,600 CF III down payment!! (see below)   Congrats and Thank You to everyone who has donated so far : )   We only have 3 days left — please help us across the finish line!   Jane   You …

The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that after the heavy ice and snow cover melt on Michigan’s lakes this early spring, it may be common to discover dead fish or other aquatic creatures. This year’s winter with heavy snow, extreme cold temperatures and thick ice cover will create conditions …

With the arrival of spring, wild animals are giving birth and hatching the next generation of Michigan’s wildlife. Baby red foxes appeared in dens during the last days of March and the first days of April.  Young great-horned owls have already hatched and are growing up in stick nests high …

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) State Veterinarian Dr. James Averill announced the Michigan Companion Animal Welfare Fund check-off will fund projects totaling over $155,500 for 26 registered shelters in 2015. The Michigan Animal Welfare fund was established under Public Act 132 of 2007 as a tax check-off …

In today’s tough employment market…job seekers need all the help they can get.  That’s why Finlandia University teamed up with Michigan Works! and the Finlandia CEO club to host the 2nd Annual Keweenaw Job Fair. With 38 potential employers looking to hire, Michigan Works! Megan Van Karsen says this is …

For a lot of people, the only time they talk to a police officer is in a situation that involves showing their drivers license, registration and proof of insurance. But it’s law enforcement’s mission to protect and serve.  So to help bridge that gap, officers from the Michigan State Police …