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Scientists find proof of invasive shrimp in Lake Superior

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Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species — the bloody red shrimp — is established in all five Great Lakes. Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of adult and juvenile specimens, including pregnant females, at Wisconsin Point and ...

Conviction overturned in Whitmer kidnap plot

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DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday threw out the conviction of a man who was found guilty of a secondary role in a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. Joe Morrison was convicted of providing material support for an act of terrorism and other charges. In a ...

Blood drive Wednesday

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IRON RIVER — The American Legion Reino Post 21 will host a UP Health System Regional community blood drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at 212 Washington Ave., Iron River. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 906-449-1450. All donations made with the UP Region Blood Center ...

Hydraulic Falls Road closure announced

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BREITUNG TOWNSHIP — Hydraulic Falls Road will be closed to all traffic beginning today, until further notice, for guardrail upgrade and replacement. Closure will begin at We Energies Hydraulic Dam Road through to Menominee Street, the previously graveled portion of the road.