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The water source supplying the public through a makeshift spigot and hosing exists at the former site of Lake Mine, a former mining community located in Greenland Township.

On Thursday, the Dead River Derby team began day one of their 10-week boot camp at the Baraga Gym.

Technology has become a growing presence in the classroom, offering new ways to teach and learn. Some new tech, however, is presenting educators with a new challenge.

Visit Keweenaw has opened up applications for its annual destination development program for projects in Houghton and Keweenaw counties

In Marinette County alone, 58 businesses received $10,000 in state aid.

The state House and Senate both passed a supplemental spending bill Thursday night that includes $200 million for improvements at Billerud in Wells Township. The measure now heads to Gov. Whitmer’s desk for her signature.

The village of Laurium has hired Ian Lewis at the new village manager. He will be working close with other village officials and departments to serve nearly 2,000 residents.

The Home Builders Association of the U.P. hosted its 6th annual Wild Game Dinner Thursday. Attendees were treated to a dinner with bison tips, elk stroganoff, and salmon. There were also raffles, games, and a silent auction. The event was a scholarship fundraiser for students that are studying residential construction in the Upper Peninsula.

After Wednesday night’s State of the State address by Governor Whitmer, State Republicans are providing their own perspective on the future of the legislature where they are now in the minority.

Slick roads, low driving visibility and lakeshore flooding possible as a clipper system brings snow and gusty winds before the weekend.

The program temps homeowners with an upfront cash payment in exchange for the exclusive right to act as the listing agent for any sale of the property.

The Sheriff’s Office will never ask for money over the phone.

It is working on its curriculum and program guideline.

It will include updates and additions to facilities for women service members.

Thomas Steele III, 23, of Chelsea, pleaded guilty to intentionally sabotaging a hunter’s tree stand.

A ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals stops the state's minimum wage from increasing to $13.03 in February and keeps current wage and benefit requirements intact

A Marquette County non-profit is holding a meet and greet this weekend.

The committee has reached $132,000 of its $150,000 goal.

On Saturday at the U.P. Finals in Marquette, Shayna Hruska became the first female wrestler to ever win a U.P. State Championship. Hruska was also voted tournament MVP by her peers.

Bark River-Harris' dual enrollment class is called Schooling in America and is targeted toward students looking to teach someday.

Joshua T. Thatcher of Gwinn was sentenced Jan. 19 to 12 months of probation after pleading guilty on Dec. 2 to one felony count of Gambling Operations.

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow

Escanaba Public Safety's current K9, Dag, is retiring.

The Nature Conservancy held a public meeting for at Copper Harbor's Keweenaw Mountain Lodge regarding its Keweenaw Heartlands purchase and related information.

Two U.P. flower shops say they have products available right up to the big day, but ordering soon is better.

U.P. Home Health and Hospice in Ishpeming turns 50.

This time of year, when we rarely see the sun, some may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder.

The Marquette County Health Department held the Community Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training event. Attendees learned how to recognize and respond to the warning signs of a suicidal crisis.

The Iron River Police Department purchased two new AEDs, a new computer for the department secretary and additional citation pads.

The event features five different women-owned vendors.