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It’s back to school already for students at Finlandia University in Hancock. Students entering the school this fall checked-in Thursday by meeting with financial aid advisors and get their student accounts. They also made sure everything was finalized with their registration before heading up to the campus. New programs this year, …

One of North America’s leading forensic genealogists is among six experts who have signed on to present at Finnish Genealogy Day at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) on Saturday, September 26 as part of Festival Ruska. Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick — who is the author of two of the best-selling …

State Representative Scott Dianda will hold three town halls to discuss energy generation and the Upper Peninsula’s energy independence. The town halls will include a presentation on energy generation followed by a question-and-answer period with Representative Dianda and guests. The first one will be held at the Franklin Township Hall …

Two Upper Peninsula Lawmakers are among those who could not work out a solution to the state’s road funding problem. Republicans and Democrats met together earlier this week to discuss a proposed solution but came away empty. Representative Scott Dianda expressed his disappointment, but said he could not support the …

A poultry quarantine in Michigan isn’t keeping some exhibitors from putting on a show at the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba. Poultry and Rabbit Superintendent Andrea Sorensen says four exhibitors put on poultry showmanship demonstrations Thursday – using stuffed chickens. The quarantine was put in place on May 1st …

Michigan House Democrats want their energy plan to have its day in a House committee. House Minority Leader Tim Greimel says Republicans have talked plenty about their plan in the House Energy Committee but not enough about the Democrat’s priorities. He wants a separate hearing for his caucus’ bills. Both …

A bill to force medical marijuana growers, processors, transporters and dispensaries to be licensed by the state — and for transfers from point A to point B to be taxed — awaits a vote in a Michigan House committee. State Representative Klint Kesto is sponsoring the legislation and says the …

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio came to Michigan Thursday to talk about reforming the nation’s tax code. The Florida senator told the Detroit Economic club it’s time to stop clinging to an outdated tax code and embrace the new American economy. Rubio says, if elected, his plan would cut the …

Organizations have until the end of the day Friday to apply for Michigan Health Endowment Fund grants. The program was part of a deal from the reform of Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield a few years ago. A total of $8 million is available for community foundation application, according to …

A state Senator wants to make cyber revenge, also known as revenge porn, a crime in Michigan. Cyber revenge is when a former intimate partner of someone posts sexually explicit photos of that person without consent. Senator Steve Bieda says cyber revenge is a growing problem, so he’s working on …