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DNR seeks input on Van Riper State Park

CHAMPION — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants public input on new management plans for Van Riper State Park in Champion and the 120-acre property that surrounds the Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee in Marquette County. Under the DNR, the Michigan History Center manages the museum’s daily operations and exhibits, while the Parks and Recreation Division manages infrastructure improvements and the property’s natural resources. The site is a subunit of Van Riper State Park. Anyone interested in sharing their opinions, ideas and experiences for one or both of ...

MTU board approves capital plan for new Convergence, Innovation center

HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees met in a formal session last week, appointed a new treasure, adopted a five-year capital outlay plan and viewed a presentation an upcoming award from the Department of Energy. Michigan Tech President Rick Koubek called it a special day because of the groundbreaking for the Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness. The $55 million project is the result of a record-breaking donation by Tech alumni Chang Park, Class of 1973. “Our greatest achievements are often remembered on specific days like these,” Koubek said. ...

DICSA open house to highlight weatherization, other services

IRON MOUNTAIN — What’s behind the walls can make a big difference when the heating bill arrives. The Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency will highlight its weatherization program and other available resources during a special event Friday. The public is invited to DISCA’s ...

Region’s drought worsens as El Nino may be intense

IRON MOUNTAIN — Drought conditions have turned extreme in northern Wisconsin and bordering Upper Peninsula communities, including Iron Mountain-Kingsford. Rainfall has measured far below average since July at the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Wastewater Treatment Plant observation site. A mere ...

Enbridge reports aquifer breach on Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin

Enbridge is responding to an aquifer breach on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin. The breach occurred last week during installation of a new stretch of the pipeline under the Marengo River. The breach was first reported by Northern News ...

Northern Michigan foresters frustrated as ice storm recovery funds run dry

Federal money meant to help restore Michigan forests after the March 2025 ice storm has stopped flowing into the state because of a lack of funding nationwide. According to the Michigan office of the federal Farm Service Agency, requests for aid around the country through the Emergency ...