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With utlity prices looking to increase for U.P. residents in the near future, lawmakers are determined to keep fighting against it. U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, along with Congressman Dan Benishek have introduced legislation that would require additional oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, allowing the agency …

Firearm deer season–as predicted with the unexpected heavier than usual snow fall–is off to a slow start in the U.P. According to the DNR, preliminary results show fewer deer have been checked in at stations all across the region over the weekend. Archery season harvest was estimated at 30% lower …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has added seven new species to its unwanted acquatic invasive species list. The DNR has added stone moroko, zander, wels catfish, killer shrimp, yabby golden mussel and red swamp crayfish. The list now stands at 40 species. Also, rusty crayfish were moved from prohibited …

There’s still time for the public to voice concerns about the leasing of state-owned property near the Yellow Dog River in Marquette County for exclusive mining rights. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment until December 1 on the proposal by Eagle Mine LLC for a metallic …

Tomorrow, Governor Rick Snyder will embark on his fourth trade mission to China in four years. The weeklong trip will include stops in five cities promoting tourism in Michigan through the Pure Michigan campaign, and build upon recent successes in attracting new job-creation business investments, highlighting the auto and agricultural …

For almost 115 years, the Calumet Theater has been a mainstay in the Copper Country, providing a great venue for entertainment, education and community activities. But the wear and tear over the years has left a mark on the building and it needs some help. The theater recently received a …

Beginning this week, Samaritan’s Purse will have collection spots across Dollar Bay for their annual Operation Christmas Child. The organization will also be assisted by the Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay. The two-week long event is asking residents to donate shoeboxes filled with gifts which will be distributed amongst …

Hundreds of thousands of hunters began their quest for whitetail deer across Michigan this past weekend with the start of the annual firearms season. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Deer and Elk Program Leader, Brent Rudolph, says they expect nearly 600,000 to take part during the 16-day season, and reminds …

State officials say while hunting traditions will be observed in the next two weeks, Michigan’s economy will reaps the benefits. The most recent data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service indicate hunting in Michigan generates more than $2.3 billion in economic impact. This includes everything from trip expenses like …

As firearms deer season continues, a coalition is stepping up it’s advice to Michigan motorists’ not to “Veer For Deer” should you encounter one. Susan Hiltz, of Triple-A Michigan, a member of the Michigan Deer Crash Coalition says with the beginning of the state’s firearms deer season, it’s time to …