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Brown needles on jack pine likely due to budworm outbreak
Press Release Michigan DNR 7/14/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 7/14/23

Brown needles on jack pine likely due to budworm outbreak

Looking for a wilderness experience with some help from the experts? The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy will offer two backpacking clinics.

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Ontonagon court halts parole of prisoner after AG intervenes
Press Release Office of the Attorney General 7/13/23 Press Release Office of the Attorney General 7/13/23

Ontonagon court halts parole of prisoner after AG intervenes

The stay was requested alongside an emergency application for leave to appeal in opposition to the parole.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 7/13/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 7/13/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

This report is intended to give you an idea of what is going on around the state. Updates come from Fisheries staff and conservation officers.

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Canal Run laces up this weekend, register now
Press Release, Community Event Visit Keweenaw 7/11/23 Press Release, Community Event Visit Keweenaw 7/11/23

Canal Run laces up this weekend, register now

Time is running out – get registered now for the 48th Annual Canal Run. Channel your inner athlete and prepare yourself for one of the race options.

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Porkies backpacking classes offer true wilderness experience
Press Release, Education Michigan DNR 7/11/23 Press Release, Education Michigan DNR 7/11/23

Porkies backpacking classes offer true wilderness experience

Looking for a wilderness experience with some help from the experts? The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy will offer two backpacking clinics.

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Estivant Pines 50th Anniversary: Open for traffic after improvement project
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 7/11/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 7/11/23

Estivant Pines 50th Anniversary: Open for traffic after improvement project

The Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary trail is open now with an upgraded experience for adventurers – in time for its 50th anniversary.

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Nearly 100 parcels of state-managed land available via online auctions in August, September
Press Release, Sale Michigan DNR 7/6/23 Press Release, Sale Michigan DNR 7/6/23

Nearly 100 parcels of state-managed land available via online auctions in August, September

Lake frontage, river frontage and vacant forested acreage surrounded by private ownership are just some of the 95 parcels available in the next round of surplus land auctions.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 7/6/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 7/6/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

This report is intended to give you an idea of what is going on around the state. Updates come from Fisheries staff and conservation officers.

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Learn about proposed Michigamme Highlands conservation project; reserve your spot on property tour
Press Release Michigan DNR 6/29/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 6/29/23

Learn about proposed Michigamme Highlands conservation project; reserve your spot on property tour

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working with the current landowner, Lyme Great Lakes Timberlands, to potentially protect this area through a working forest conservation easement.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 6/29/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 6/29/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.

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EGLE seeks grant applications related to water conservation best practices
Press Release, Grant Opportunity EGLE 6/29/23 Press Release, Grant Opportunity EGLE 6/29/23

EGLE seeks grant applications related to water conservation best practices

Eligible to apply are for-profit and nonprofit entities; educational institutions; and federal, state, tribal, and local units of government. Individuals are not eligible.

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AG Nessel alerts residents about a new debt collection scam
Press Release Office of the Attorney General 6/29/23 Press Release Office of the Attorney General 6/29/23

AG Nessel alerts residents about a new debt collection scam

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about fraudulent letters directed to workers and businesses.

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Michigan air quality impacted by smoke and fires this week
Press Release MDHHS 6/27/23 Press Release MDHHS 6/27/23

Michigan air quality impacted by smoke and fires this week

MDHHS offers advice to protect health during smoke events

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Copper Shores names 2023 Recreation and Facilities Grant recipients
Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 6/27/23 Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 6/27/23

Copper Shores names 2023 Recreation and Facilities Grant recipients

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has awarded four grants to institutions in response to its Community Recreation and Facilities Request for Proposals that was released in January 2023.

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The Right Way: A Guide to Visiting the Keweenaw’s Montreal Falls
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/22/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/22/23

The Right Way: A Guide to Visiting the Keweenaw’s Montreal Falls

Montreal Falls, unspoiled by tourist crowds and a little rugged, lies off the beaten path.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 6/22/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 6/22/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.

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Local food the focus of $1.25 million grant to Copper Shores
Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 6/21/23 Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 6/21/23

Local food the focus of $1.25 million grant to Copper Shores

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce a $1,289,510 grant for Copper Shores Meals on Wheels programming.

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Applications open for 2023 non-traditional scholarship opportunity
Scholarships, Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 6/20/23 Scholarships, Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 6/20/23

Applications open for 2023 non-traditional scholarship opportunity

Copper Shores will award three $2,000 scholarships to individuals from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties wishing to pursue post-secondary education.

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Painesdale Mine & Shaft officially recognized as Keweenaw Heritage Site
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/20/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/20/23

Painesdale Mine & Shaft officially recognized as Keweenaw Heritage Site

The powerful hoist house at the Painesdale site ran much later than other mines and was used by Adams Township to access lower levels.

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Main Street Calumet announces world’s first Pasty Art Prize Competition
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/14/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/14/23

Main Street Calumet announces world’s first Pasty Art Prize Competition

Artists from across the Upper Peninsula have an opportunity to submit pasty-themed artwork. The pieces and installations will be displayed in local Calumet businesses.

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