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Artists sought for Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program
Press Release Michigan DNR 1/6/24 Press Release Michigan DNR 1/6/24

Artists sought for Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program

The program is open to artists and artisans whose work can be influenced by the unique northern wilderness setting of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park – also known as "the Porkies."

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Craft-themed student support group available in 2024
Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 12/30/23 Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 12/30/23

Craft-themed student support group available in 2024

The support group is designed for young people to build relationships with peers and other trusted adults. Victims of all crimes and their family members are welcome to join.

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Italian Hall Tragedy 110th Anniversary: Remembering 73 Lost Lives
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 12/23/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 12/23/23

Italian Hall Tragedy 110th Anniversary: Remembering 73 Lost Lives

That night, 73 people lost their lives trying to escape a downtown building after someone reportedly yelled “fire”.

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New fund at KCF honors the late Rev. Langseth
Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 12/16/23 Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 12/16/23

New fund at KCF honors the late Rev. Langseth

The Keweenaw Community Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of a new endowment fund, the Reverend Robert and Deloris Langseth Development Fund.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes Carla’s Bears Den Bar & Grill
Press Release Baraga County Chamber of Commerce 12/9/23 Press Release Baraga County Chamber of Commerce 12/9/23

Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes Carla’s Bears Den Bar & Grill

The grand opening of Carla’s Bears Den Bar & Grill was marked by a ribbon cutting on Nov. 15.

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New lakeside sauna in Eagle Harbor
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 12/2/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 12/2/23

New lakeside sauna in Eagle Harbor

Eagle Harbor’s newest sauna, Lake Superior Steam, is open now before the chilly winter season.

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Restoring a vital trail after a historic storm
Press Release Michigan DNR 12/2/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 12/2/23

Restoring a vital trail after a historic storm

Supporters and partners joined the MDNR to celebrate the reopening of a roughly 8-mile segment of snowmobile and off-road vehicle trail devastated by a historic storm in 2018.

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USA Today announces Mount Bohemia Ski Resort as #1 in North America
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 12/2/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 12/2/23

USA Today announces Mount Bohemia Ski Resort as #1 in North America

Winter enthusiasts from across North America casted their votes – ranking Mount Bohemia Ski Resort as #1 in North America.

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Drive safely, understand coverage for deer-vehicle collisions
Press Release Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services 12/2/23 Press Release Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services 12/2/23

Drive safely, understand coverage for deer-vehicle collisions

These types of crashes happen more often during the fall, when shorter daylight hours and deer hunting season can cause deer to move frequently and sometimes erratically.

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70 unexplained years since interceptor jet went missing over Lake Superior near Keweenaw Peninsula
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 11/25/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 11/25/23

70 unexplained years since interceptor jet went missing over Lake Superior near Keweenaw Peninsula

70 years ago this week on Nov. 23, a radar tower at the Calumet Air Force Station in the Keweenaw Peninsula observed what was believed to be a Canadian aircraft headed to Sudbury in Ontario.

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Copper County Habitat for Humanity wins state awards
Press Release Copper Country Habitat For Humanity 11/18/23 Press Release Copper Country Habitat For Humanity 11/18/23

Copper County Habitat for Humanity wins state awards

Copper Country Habitat for Humanity (CCHFH)  was awarded the  Small Affiliate of the Year and Volunteer of the Year at the Michigan Affiliates Annual Conference.

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Great-granddaughters of “Big Annie” visit Copper Country
Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 11/11/23 Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 11/11/23

Great-granddaughters of “Big Annie” visit Copper Country

Members of local labor activist “Big Annie” Clemenc’s family visited historic Calumet early this fall.

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A Shared Journey Out of Silence in 'From There to Hear’
Press Release Carol Rose 11/11/23 Press Release Carol Rose 11/11/23

A Shared Journey Out of Silence in 'From There to Hear’

'From There to Hear' is a poignant tale of two friends' transformative journey from silence to sound through bilateral cochlear implants.

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Fresh, locally-grown food finds its way to Western U.P. schools through innovative farm to school project
Press Release Western U.P. Planning & Development Region (WUPPDR) 10/31/23 Press Release Western U.P. Planning & Development Region (WUPPDR) 10/31/23

Fresh, locally-grown food finds its way to Western U.P. schools through innovative farm to school project

Bringing the farm to the classroom, the Western U.P. Farm to School project is a community-driven initiative aimed at nourishing children in the region with fresh, locally-grown food.

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Authorities warn of fake customer service numbers fooling virtual assistant apps
Press Release Office of the Attorney General 10/31/23 Press Release Office of the Attorney General 10/31/23

Authorities warn of fake customer service numbers fooling virtual assistant apps

Michigan Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau alert consumers about a new wave of scams involving fake customer service numbers and voice search manipulation, urging caution when dialing numbers found through virtual assistant apps.

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Original artwork unveiled, funds to aid historic Ford Sawmill restoration in Alberta
Press Release Ford Alberta Sawmill Preservation Committee 10/30/23 Press Release Ford Alberta Sawmill Preservation Committee 10/30/23

Original artwork unveiled, funds to aid historic Ford Sawmill restoration in Alberta

Unveiling an original painting that's not just capturing history, but aiding in the preservation of Alberta's historic Ford Sawmill.

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State provides funding to fix roads in local cities, villages
Press Release Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office 10/21/23 Press Release Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office 10/21/23

State provides funding to fix roads in local cities, villages

Houghton, Hancock, and the Village of Ontonagon each received at least $100,000 toward a planned road project.

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Keweenaw Area Community Foundation's Annual Fundraising Dinner, Keweenaw Gold, a Resounding Success
Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 10/21/23 Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 10/21/23

Keweenaw Area Community Foundation's Annual Fundraising Dinner, Keweenaw Gold, a Resounding Success

The Keweenaw Area Community Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the organization’s annual fundraising dinner, Keweenaw Gold!

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U.P. Weekly Fishing Report
Press Release Michigan DNR 10/20/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 10/20/23

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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Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K registration open
Press Release Michigan DNR 10/20/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 10/20/23

Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K registration open

The program began with the DNR partnering with Bob Ross, Inc. to plant “happy little trees” at locations hard-hit by invasive pests and tree diseases. This partnership expanded to include the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K.

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