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ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Ski Club hosts the 139th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex this weekend, a gathering that brings world-class athletes, passionate fans and a century-long legacy together under the snowy lights of Suicide Hill. This is the longest ...

Duplex destroyed in early morning Painesdale fire

PAINESDALE – No injuries were reported as the result of an early Thursday morning structure fire in Painesdale. The structure, a duplex, is located on the corner of M-26 and Baltic Street in Painesdale. At approximately 3:14 a.m. Thursday morning, firefighters with South Range and Adams ...

Aspirus Ironwood nurses OK new pact

IRONWOOD – After lengthy negotiations, nurses at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital have voted to ratify a new union contract. The Michigan Nurses Association-affiliated rank-and-file voted Wednesday to approve the pact, which takes effect immediately and runs through July 19, 2028. “Our goal was ...

New season will allow coyotes in Michigan to be killed year-round

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. MARQUETTE — The group that regulates hunting and fishing in Michigan just made it easier for coyotes in the state to be killed ...

Off-duty MSP officer helps save life at ski resort

HARBOR SPRINGS — An Upper Peninsula Michigan State Police officer is being credited with helping save a life while cross-country skiing at a downstate resort. The Michigan State Police from the St. Ignace post have recognized Sergeant Dennis Wagner for what happened while he was recreating ...