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Family of deceased Tech student files lawsuit

MARQUETTE — The estate of a Michigan Tech University student who died after an incident involving local police nearly two years ago has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Marquette. The suit, filed Monday by the estate of Benjamin Walby, names the cities of Houghton and Hancock, ...

Sale of Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill complete

CHAMPION — Lundin Mining Corporation announced Friday the completion of the previously announced sale of the Eagle Mine and the Humboldt mill in Marquette County to Talon Metals Corporation. The Lundin Mining Corporation first announced in December it was selling the Eagle Mine and the ...

Court rules state’s mental health procurement plan violates law

A Michigan court has ruled that the state’s plan to overhaul its mental health service delivery system violates state law, citing conflicts with the Michigan Mental Health Code. The decision, issued Thursday by Judge Christopher P. Yates of the Michigan Court of Claims, declared that the ...

Gilchrist drops gubernatorial bid and launches campaign for secretary of state

LANSING — Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II announced Monday he is suspending his campaign for governor and instead joining the race for secretary of state of the battleground state. Gilchrist, a progressive Democrat from Detroit, did not cite a specific reason for the change in his ...