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MTU Hosting First Upper Peninsula Medical Conference at end of August

Michigan Tech University’s Health Research Institute is planning a special conference for the Upper Peninsula. During the final weekend in august, The school is hold the first Upper Peninsula Medical Conference. Practitioners, researchers, and students will about health related issues, and their affects on rural communities. Throughout the weekend, attendees …

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Dodgeville Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

A drug search three weeks ago in Mohawk has led to another arrest. Investigators from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team have picked up a 33-year-old Dodgeville woman. She’s been charged with felony counts for delivery of methamphetamine and Adderall.  Her identity will be revealed after her arraignment in 97th …

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L’Anse Woman Sentenced on Drug Charges

A L’Anse woman is heading to prison as part of a deal in a drug case.  Yesterday in 12th Circuit Court, 30-year-old Kelsey Brennan pleaded guilty to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Habitual Offender – 2nd Offense. As part of the agreement, two counts of Delivery …

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Iron County Assault Suspect Implicated in Second Murder

The hole is getting deeper for an Iron County man arrested Wednesday in Alabama. Caleb Scott Anderson Caleb Anderson first appeared on police radar as a suspect in an assault Monday morning near Gaastra. Tuesday, he allegedly committed a murder and stole a car in Green Bay. Wednesday morning, he …

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Troopers Search for Breitung Assault Suspect

Michigan State Police troopers are searching for a man wanted in an assault in Breitung Township Wednesday. Lloyd Martin Jarvi A warrant for assault with intent to murder has been issued for Lloyd Martin Jarvi, who also goes by the name Marty. Jarvi is believed to be driving a stolen …

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Baraga County Fair Begins Today

The Baraga County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. Food and merchandise vendors will open at 4 this afternoon, and a bounce house for kids will be available beginning at 5. The queen pageant starts at 5:30. Five candidates are vying for the crown, including Ireland Chosa, Kiera …

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UPPCO Appliance Recycling Event Today

UPPCO is holding an appliance recycling event in the Copper Country today. Old refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers may be brought to Ed’s Salvage on Pilgrim Road. UPPCO customers may qualify for rebates of $50 for full-size refrigerators and freezers, and $10 for small refrigerators, dehumidifiers and room air …

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Leaders of Michigan’s Twelve Tribes are Against a Wolf Hunt

Ahead of public comment ending for Michigan’s wolf management plan, The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition spoke with Nicole Biber of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Biber detailed the perspective on the wolf management plan from the leaders of Michigan’s twelve tribes, and their rejection of a state …

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Learn About Michigan and the Copper Country’s History of Trains, Starting Today

The Copper Range Depot was the former stop for many trains coming through Houghton, and today is home to a restaurant with a rail theme. This weekend the Copper Range Depot will have train experts and historians give lectures on various rail related topics in Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. …

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Hancock Fielding Questions About Proposed Zoning Ordinance

As the Hancock city council considers final adoption of its new zoning ordinance, council members have been fielding questions from residents. At last night’s council meeting, many said those questions have focused on parking restrictions. City officials hope to add a Frequently Asked Questions page to the city’s website within …

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