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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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Eight GPS Phones help Keweenaw first responders find people in distress
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/17/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/17/23

Eight GPS Phones help Keweenaw first responders find people in distress

The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office serves more than 3.8 million acres of wilderness in Keweenaw County.

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Calumet’s modern renaissance fueled by growing tourism
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/16/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/16/23

Calumet’s modern renaissance fueled by growing tourism

Owner, operator and artist William Thompson says the evidence is undeniable that tourism helps fill streets and keeps businesses operating in the village.

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Copper Shores releases emergency food assistance and food pantries RFP
Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 10/16/23 Press Release Copper Shores Community Health Foundation 10/16/23

Copper Shores releases emergency food assistance and food pantries RFP

Copper Shores recognizes that many of our community pantries and emergency food assistance programs have been challenged by increased utilization.

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Keweenaw Area Community Foundation provides free community meeting spaces
Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 10/12/23 Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 10/12/23

Keweenaw Area Community Foundation provides free community meeting spaces

The KCF sees the importance of having places for community collaborations and engagement and wants to make these types of spaces available for our community.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 10/12/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 10/12/23

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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Call for Vendors for the 2023 Home for the Holidays Gift Market
Press Release Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts 10/11/23 Press Release Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts 10/11/23

Call for Vendors for the 2023 Home for the Holidays Gift Market

The annual event is a juried show, guaranteeing shoppers an excellent and varied assortment of quality artisan and unique items.

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1,745 participants attend Keweenaw Plaidurday Celebration
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/11/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/11/23

1,745 participants attend Keweenaw Plaidurday Celebration

Rain taunted the morning but allowed for a brief window of dryness just long enough to shuffle onto the field.

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Orchard Trail: Pedal Copper Harbor’s newest easy trail and skills park
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/7/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/7/23

Orchard Trail: Pedal Copper Harbor’s newest easy trail and skills park

The Copper Harbor Trails Club (CHTC) and Visit Keweenaw are pleased to announce the completion of an important addition to the Copper Harbor Trails: the Orchard Trail!

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EGLE extension granted to DNR to develop safe drinking water source in Ontonagon County’s Greenland Township
Press Release Michigan DNR 10/7/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 10/7/23

EGLE extension granted to DNR to develop safe drinking water source in Ontonagon County’s Greenland Township

“This will allow the Department of Natural Resources to work with the availability of the well driller and to account for the upcoming snow and frost seasons that will soon set in,” said Eric J. Oswald, director of EGLE’s Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division.

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Keweenaw fall colors to peak this week and next
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/4/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 10/4/23

Keweenaw fall colors to peak this week and next

It’s time to adventure north to the Keweenaw and catch prime fall colors.

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Attorney General warns residents of USPS delivery information scam
Press Release Office of the Attorney General 10/4/23 Press Release Office of the Attorney General 10/4/23

Attorney General warns residents of USPS delivery information scam

Michigan Attorney General is warning residents about fraudulent smishing text messages with an alleged delivery notification and tracking link, purporting to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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Fishing Lake Superior this fall? DNR asks anglers to report marked splake
Press Release Michigan DNR 10/4/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 10/4/23

Fishing Lake Superior this fall? DNR asks anglers to report marked splake

Splake – 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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