Enbridge and State come to agreement on Line 5
LANSING — Enbridge has officially entered an agreement with the State of Michigan regarding Line 5, according to a statement released by the company. The…
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DNR to auction public lands downstate and in the U.P.
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that it will offer surplus public land sale by sealed-bid auction beginning December 12th, 2017 and…
State to forgive Flint’s Drinking Water Revolving Fund loans
LANSING — The State of Michigan will forgive the city of Flint’s outstanding Drinking Water Revolving (DWRF) loans, according to a statement released by Michigan’s…
Senate bill aims to remove school nicknames
The Upper Peninsula is home to quite a few school nicknames that, under a new bill, will be rendered discriminatory or offensive. Eskymos, Braves, Redmen,…
MI Nurses Association endorses El-Sayed for governor
OKEMOS — The Michigan Nurses Association voted to unanimously endorse Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Gubernatorial race. A joint press conference was held at…
Getting ready for the winter with Winter Hazard Awareness Week
MARQUETTE COUNTY — In the weeks leading up to the winter time, it is important to know how to be prepared for the snow. For…
Baraga County student-fellow researching energy in U.P.
LANSING — A Baraga County native is researching energy in the Upper Peninsula through a fellowship with the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Jake Putala of…
Goodbye loon, hello elk: DNR rolls out new plate design
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a new wildlife license plate design. A new elk plate will be available beginning December…
Gov. Snyder signs bill to honor late state Rep. Kivela
LANSING — Governor Rick Snyder was joined by late state Representative John Kivela’s family for a special bill signing ceremony to honor the final bill…
Two Marquette County horses infected with mosquito-borne disease
MARQUETTE COUNTY — According to the Marquette County Health Department, two horses in Marquette County have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) infections. EEE…