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Slim’s Café wins 3rd consecutive Pasty Bake-Off, eating champion keeps dominating
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 8/22/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 8/22/23

Slim’s Café wins 3rd consecutive Pasty Bake-Off, eating champion keeps dominating

The 19th Annual Pasty Fest was a huge success, uniting the Keweenaw over the beloved pasty.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 8/17/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 8/17/23

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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Woodland Hill Preschool, formerly Michigan Tech Preschool, opens enrollment for the new school year
Press Release Woodland Hill Preschool 8/12/23 Press Release Woodland Hill Preschool 8/12/23

Woodland Hill Preschool, formerly Michigan Tech Preschool, opens enrollment for the new school year

Woodland Hill Preschool is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is open.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 8/10/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 8/10/23

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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Rozsa introduces “Pay As You’re Able” ticketing for its upcoming season
Press Release, Entertainment Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts 8/9/23 Press Release, Entertainment Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts 8/9/23

Rozsa introduces “Pay As You’re Able” ticketing for its upcoming season

Pay As You're Able Ticketing is designed to remove financial barriers and promote greater accessibility to the performing arts.

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Celebrating a century of Fort Wilkins as a state park
Press Release, History Michigan DNR 8/4/23 Press Release, History Michigan DNR 8/4/23

Celebrating a century of Fort Wilkins as a state park

This summer, Fort Wilkins, located a mile east of the village of Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County, is turning 100 years old as a historic state park.

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Keweenaw Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
Press Release Keweenaw Wild Ones 8/4/23 Press Release Keweenaw Wild Ones 8/4/23

Keweenaw Wild Ones Native Plant Sale

The Keweenaw Wild Ones are holding their annual online native plant sale.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 8/3/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 8/3/23

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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Defending champion of 2022 Pasty Eating Competition aims for back-to-back 2023 victory
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 8/3/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 8/3/23

Defending champion of 2022 Pasty Eating Competition aims for back-to-back 2023 victory

Jon “The Hammer” Bates won the 2022 Pasty Fest Eating Competition and plans to take home the glory once again in 2023.

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UPDATE: DNR announces temporary construction closures in Marquette and Baraga counties
Press Release Michigan DNR 8/3/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 8/3/23

UPDATE: DNR announces temporary construction closures in Marquette and Baraga counties

In Baraga County, west of Michigamme, part of the main entry road to Craig Lake State Park (Nelligan Lake Road) will be closed to vehicular traffic.

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Rebuilding continues at one-year anniversary of local fraternity house fire
Press Release Phi Phi Zeta House 8/2/23 Press Release Phi Phi Zeta House 8/2/23

Rebuilding continues at one-year anniversary of local fraternity house fire

Fraternity continues working toward making house livable for active students.

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GALLERY: Tour Da Yoop, Eh summits Brockway Mountain
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 8/2/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 8/2/23

GALLERY: Tour Da Yoop, Eh summits Brockway Mountain

Under sunny skies, high 70s and with bald eagles soaring overhead, cyclists peddled their way to the top of Brockway Mountain, many smiling along the way.

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The Rozsa Unveils 2023/24 Presenting Series
Press Release, Entertainment Multiple Authors 8/1/23 Press Release, Entertainment Multiple Authors 8/1/23

The Rozsa Unveils 2023/24 Presenting Series

With a Broadway classic, thought-provoking talks, aweinspiring acrobatics, and mesmerizing dance, this series will captivate audiences of all ages.

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Water source confirmed in Ontonagon County, search for viable water supply continues
Press Release Michigan DNR 8/1/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 8/1/23

Water source confirmed in Ontonagon County, search for viable water supply continues

While the source of water supplying two residences and an unregulated trailside spigot has been confirmed, the search for a safe, viable and affordable water supply continues.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 7/27/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 7/27/23

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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Fresh and free produce available for Copper Country seniors
Press Release, Food Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 7/21/23 Press Release, Food Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 7/21/23

Fresh and free produce available for Copper Country seniors

Changes to Senior Project Fresh Coupon distribution.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 7/20/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 7/20/23

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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Hancock City Council Vacancy
Press Release Multiple Authors 7/20/23 Press Release Multiple Authors 7/20/23

Hancock City Council Vacancy

The Hancock City Clerk is accepting applications from interested persons to fill an At-Large vacancy on the council.

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KISMA battles Keweenaw invasive species: how you can help
Press Release, Environment Visit Keweenaw 7/18/23 Press Release, Environment Visit Keweenaw 7/18/23

KISMA battles Keweenaw invasive species: how you can help

Ecosystems are generally stable, but the introduction of an invasive species could cause irreversible consequences.

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Upcoming DNR meetings, plus a vacancy on Equine Trails Subcommittee
Press Release Michigan DNR 7/18/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 7/18/23

Upcoming DNR meetings, plus a vacancy on Equine Trails Subcommittee

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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