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Rising To The SISU Challenge

Local athletes will put their SISU to the test this weekend with the SISU Challenge. Event organizer Natalie McGrath with Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC said, “It is a 5K obstacle course that takes place down on the Houghton waterfront. It starts at the Chutes and Ladders and runs down to …

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Text Alerts Available For Mackinac Bridge Annual Walk

August 29, 2017 — With the assistance of Mackinac County 911/Emergency Management, you can sign up now for Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) text updates during this year’s Annual Bridge Walk. Mackinac County 911, using its RAVE Alert System, will send updates and information from the MBA to users’ cell phones …

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Nurses Authorize Strike At U.P. Health System–Marquette

A strike by nurses at U.P. Health System—Marquette is looming following a vote Tuesday authorizing their locally elected bargaining team to call for one. Nurses have been in contract negotiations with Duke LifePoint since mid-April. ABC-10 reports that RNs are seeking contract language to ensure staffing levels necessary for patient …

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