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Sault Tribe starts online gaming

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Kewadin Casinos announced that after more than a year of work on regulations and review, the Michigan Gaming Control Board has authorized the Sault Tribe to begin online sports betting and online gaming at noon today. Kewadin Casinos, along with partner WynnBET, launched the “brick and mortar” Sportsbook operation at all five Kewadin Casinos locations in December. The online sports betting and gaming will be available via desktop web, mobile web and Apple iOS and Android apps beginning at noon. “With the ...

DNR seeks input on strategy for public lands

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking input on a comprehensive strategy for more than 4 million acres of public lands. The draft of the DNR’s updated strategy to tap into the power of public lands for the benefit of Michigan’s residents, natural resources and economy is now available for review at Michigan.gov/PublicLands. The DNR invites the public and stakeholders to provide input on the draft land strategy through an online survey or via email to DNR-LandStrategy@Michigan.gov. Feedback will be accepted through Feb. 12. To provide a framework for ...

Beech leaf disease added to state invasive species watch list

LANSING — The Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development announced Wednesday the addition of beech leaf disease to the state’s invasive species watch list. Invasive species on the watch list have been identified as posing an immediate or potential ...

Superior’s waves meet frozen shore

Reader Kathy Taylor submitted this photo of Lake Superior’s waves crashing against ice-covered rock formations along the shoreline. Did you take a great picture of a freighter arriving in the harbor? Did you capture a beautiful photo of freshly fallen snow? Or did you happen to snap a ...

MSUE course on chronic pain management starts Thursday

MARQUETTE — Registration is open for a free Michigan State University Extension online course on Chronic Pain Personal Action Towards Health that starts Thursday, organizers announced. Developed by Stanford University, Chronic Pain PATH provides information and techniques to cope with the challenges associated with chronic pain management. This free, six-session workshop is for adults living with chronic pain and their family caregivers. A variety of self-management tools, such as communicating with health care professionals, managing medications and stress reduction are ...

Holiday surprise at RMS

Brayden Hebert-Hytinen, a second-grader at Republic-Michigamme School, poses for a picture with Santa. Over the holiday season, Santa surprised students at Republic-Michigamme School, sponsored by Republic Community Services. (Photo courtesy of Republic-Michigamme School)