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Medicaid beneficiaries urged to beware of redetermination scams
Press Release Multiple Authors 5/12/23 Press Release Multiple Authors 5/12/23

Medicaid beneficiaries urged to beware of redetermination scams

Programs with major impacts on many people, such as the Medicaid redetermination process, often create opportunities for scammers.

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MDHHS provides update as federal Public Health Emergency comes to an end
Press Release MDHHS 5/12/23 Press Release MDHHS 5/12/23

MDHHS provides update as federal Public Health Emergency comes to an end

“All remaining state Epidemic Orders will be rescinded. Residential and long-term care facility reporting, testing and vaccine orders are also ending.”

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PLLB work starts Monday
Press Release Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office 5/11/23 Press Release Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office 5/11/23

PLLB work starts Monday

Work includes replacement of elevators and installing false decking under a bridge span.

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Brockway Mountain Drive now open to vehicles
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/11/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/11/23

Brockway Mountain Drive now open to vehicles

Its breathtaking views, fresh mountain air and its sense of adventure make Brockway Mountain Drive a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.

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South Boundary Road closed in Porcupine Mountains
Facebook Multiple Authors 5/11/23 Facebook Multiple Authors 5/11/23

South Boundary Road closed in Porcupine Mountains

The road closure is due to a washed out culvert.

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U.P. Weekly Fishing Report
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/10/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/10/23

U.P. Weekly Fishing Report

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

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Lake Superior anglers asked to report marked splake
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/10/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/10/23

Lake Superior anglers asked to report marked splake

Splake, which are a hybrid cross between lake trout and brook trout, have been stocked in Lake Superior most years since 1971, with annual stocking since 1990.

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Baraga’s water receives award for 50 years of fluoridation
Press Release MDHHS 5/10/23 Press Release MDHHS 5/10/23

Baraga’s water receives award for 50 years of fluoridation

The recipients are recognized for continuously adjusting and maintaining the amount of fluoride in drinking water for the prevention of tooth decay in adults and children.

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Help MSU gauge interest in mass timber construction
Press Release, Survey Michigan DNR 5/9/23 Press Release, Survey Michigan DNR 5/9/23

Help MSU gauge interest in mass timber construction

Take this survey before the end of May to help the MassTimber@MSU team determine demand for and perspectives on building with mass timber in the Great Lakes region.

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DNR to begin renewed ground search for water source in Ontonagon County
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/9/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/9/23

DNR to begin renewed ground search for water source in Ontonagon County

“This is a step-by-step process moving ahead, nothing has been predetermined,” said John Pepin, DNR deputy public information officer.

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Progress made in preserving historic Ford Alberta Sawmill
Press Release Multiple Authors 5/8/23 Press Release Multiple Authors 5/8/23

Progress made in preserving historic Ford Alberta Sawmill

The Ford Center and the BCHS Committee are collaborating on YouTube and UP media projects to make the public aware of progress.

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Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II Honors Calumet among Historic Preservation Projects
Press Release Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office 5/5/23 Press Release Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office 5/5/23

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II Honors Calumet among Historic Preservation Projects

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the (MEDC) announced four Michigan preservation projects were awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation.

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U.P. Weekly Fishing Report
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/4/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/4/23

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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48th Annual Canal Run to celebrate community, health and Keweenaw beauty
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/3/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/3/23

48th Annual Canal Run to celebrate community, health and Keweenaw beauty

It’s time to get registered and start training for the 48th Annual Canal Run. Lace up your shoes and get moving for the race on July 15.

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Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list updated
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/2/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/2/23

Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list updated

58 species added, 36 removed, bringing list to 407 species.

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Nisu Bakery eager to open this summer, creates community space
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/2/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/2/23

Nisu Bakery eager to open this summer, creates community space

You may have noticed a fresh sign on Quincy Street in Hancock. Irma Boyd, a new business owner is bringing her ideas to fruition with Nisu Bakery.

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MDHHS announces updates to COVID-19 vaccines
Press Release MDHHS 5/2/23 Press Release MDHHS 5/2/23

MDHHS announces updates to COVID-19 vaccines

Bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to be
used for all doses administered to those 6 months of age and older.

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DNR announces $100,000 awarded in UP Deer Habitat grants
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/1/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/1/23

DNR announces $100,000 awarded in UP Deer Habitat grants

Projects on private lands aimed at improvements for white-tailed deer

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Michigan senators spar over unenforced penalty for unmarried couples living together
Other News Multiple Authors 4/29/23 Other News Multiple Authors 4/29/23

Michigan senators spar over unenforced penalty for unmarried couples living together

The state Senate approved a bill with nine Republicans in opposition that would remove from law an unenforced provision against an unmarried man and woman to living together.

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Houghton County commissioner provides updates on District 2 flooding cleanup
Other News Multiple Authors 4/29/23 Other News Multiple Authors 4/29/23

Houghton County commissioner provides updates on District 2 flooding cleanup

The western U.P. is continuing to recover from flooding due to rapidly melting snow.

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