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Friday, April 19, 2024
Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on federal lawmakers to develop new policies to provide relief for businesses impacted by exceptionally warm winters. In a Wednesday letter to leaders in the U.S. Congress, the Democratic governor described high temperatures as a “likely increasing problem affecting winter tourism industries […]
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will detail her rapid ascent in Democratic politics in a book out this summer, a move that will undoubtedly spark fresh speculation about her potential presidential ambitions. “True Gretch” is scheduled for release July 9 and a book announcement provided to The […]
Michigan’s largest Native American tribe is appealing the legal agreement that allocates fishing rights in Michigan’s portion of the Great Lakes, arguing that as a sovereign nation, the tribe can’t be forced to follow rules crafted without its consent. (Cover Photo: Brad Silet is a wildlife assessment biologist for the […]
Wildlife officials confirmed Wednesday the killing of a gray wolf in southern Michigan, hundreds of miles from the state’s only known wolf population in the Upper Peninsula. A hunter killed the wolf in January in Calhoun County, believing it to be a coyote, according to the Michigan Department of Natural […]
(Sault Ste. Marie, MI) – Lake Superior State University (LSSU) proudly celebrates the achievements of all 2023-2024 graduates, each representing an extraordinary journey and valuable contributions to their respective fields. As a distinguished institution dedicated to fostering innovation-driven, transformative education, we prioritize preparing our graduates with the knowledge and practical […]
ANTRIM COUNTY, MI. On Sunday, March 31, 2024, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Bomb Squad wascalled to two separate incidents in Antrim County. The first incident was a call to assist the Antrim CountySheriff’s Office with the disposal of military ordinance that had washed up on shore. A homeowner inKewadin […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Ongoing New Lock at the Soo construction activities are occurring in the St. Marys Falls Canal hydroelectric power plant tailrace. Beginning April 1, 2024, this area will close to all vessel traffic except at the specific direction of the Soo Locks Chief Lockmaster. Scheduled New Lock […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The 35th Annual Lake State Classic Golf Tournament and auction, in support of Lake Superior State University and Laker Athletics, will be held Friday, August 2nd at Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley, Michigan. “The Lake State Classic is for everyone, regardless of golf skills,” commented Andrew […]
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MI — Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault voted this week to authorize their bargaining team to be able to call for an unfair labor practice strike. A 10-day notice would be provided to MyMichigan before any strike begins. Unionized nurses have been holding information pickets outside MyMichigan […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State hockey program mourns the loss of LSSU Athletics Hall of Famer Sean Tallaire who passed away on Tuesday, March 12 at the age of 50. From 1992-1996, Tallaire recorded 207 points on 103 goals and 104 assists. He was named the 1994 […]
