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Experience living history at Fort Wilkins State Park, June through August
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/31/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/31/23

Experience living history at Fort Wilkins State Park, June through August

Watch the history at Fort Wilkins State Park come to life June 12 through Aug. 18 during its living history summer program.

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Upper Peninsula teens selected for national summit on civic engagement as U.S. history, civics scores decline
Press Release Multiple Authors 5/30/23 Press Release Multiple Authors 5/30/23

Upper Peninsula teens selected for national summit on civic engagement as U.S. history, civics scores decline

Local high school students among 100 teens countrywide gathering in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate the power of youth voice and engage in youth leadership programs.

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Keweenaw Area Community Foundation awards local students with scholarships
Keweenaw Community Foundation 5/25/23 Keweenaw Community Foundation 5/25/23

Keweenaw Area Community Foundation awards local students with scholarships

The Keweenaw Area Community Foundation (KCF) announces our funds’ scholarship recipients for 2023.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/25/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/25/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

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

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Attorney general sues over illegal robocalls
Press Release Office of the Attorney General 5/24/23 Press Release Office of the Attorney General 5/24/23

Attorney general sues over illegal robocalls

Avid helped make calls using spoofed or invalid caller ID numbers, including calls that appeared to be coming from government and law enforcement agencies, as well as private companies.

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Rabbit Island Arts and Ecology Expedition open for applications
Visit Keweenaw 5/24/23 Visit Keweenaw 5/24/23

Rabbit Island Arts and Ecology Expedition open for applications

Rabbit Island School is a full-scholarship program where a group of up to 7 students join a team of 3 mentors on Rabbit Island.

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Fort Wilkins State Park hosts May campers, McLain sites still closed
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/20/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/20/23

Fort Wilkins State Park hosts May campers, McLain sites still closed

Two beloved state parks in the Keweenaw are in two different spots of the 2023 camping season.

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Bridge replacement on Donken-Tapiola Road beginning in June
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/19/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/19/23

Bridge replacement on Donken-Tapiola Road beginning in June

A bridge replacement project along the Donken-Tapiola Road is expected to delay motorists over an 8-week construction period, beginning early next month.

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‘Key Ingredients’ looking for volunteers
Press Release the City of Hancock 5/18/23 Press Release the City of Hancock 5/18/23

‘Key Ingredients’ looking for volunteers

Key Ingredients needs you!

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/18/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/18/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

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

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Beware of missed jury duty and demand for payment scams
Press Release Office of the Attorney General 5/18/23 Press Release Office of the Attorney General 5/18/23

Beware of missed jury duty and demand for payment scams

In her latest scam alert, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns residents that they may be targeted by scammers claiming to be representing government entities.

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ITC Establishes Jon E. Jipping Annual Scholarship at MTU
Press Release Michigan Technological University 5/17/23 Press Release Michigan Technological University 5/17/23

ITC Establishes Jon E. Jipping Annual Scholarship at MTU

The Michigan Technological University scholarship honors Jipping’s commitment to engineering and STEM careers.

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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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