Anglers won’t be able to catch as many lake trout in the Apostle Islands region of Lake Superior after the Natural Resources Board approved a 15% cut in the harvest. The cut comes as the population of lake trout is at its lowest point in three decades, according to state data. The ...
IRON RIVER — The Iron Area Health Foundation sponsored its first “Wellness Wednesday” presentation of the fall Oct. 21 at Young’s Recreational Complex. The presenter for the well-attended event was Dr. Linzi Saigh-Larsen, owner of Upper Peninsula Natural Wellness. Saigh-Larsen spoke ...
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday announced a $170,376 grant to improve safety and provide avalanche protection for Copper Peak Inc. in Gogebic County. “This investment preserves a vital source of employment and enjoyment in the Upper Peninsula, ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — Tiffany Bougie, wildlife biologist, will present a free outdoor education program, “Moose in the U.P.,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the lower level conference room at the Florence Natural Resource building, 5628 Forestry Drive, on the corner of U.S. 2 and Highway 101/70. Those who can’t attend in person may sign up to attend virtually via Zoom by registering at www.ExploreFlorenceCounty.com — on the Events page, click on this event and then click on “Register here to attend via Zoom link.” This free program will discuss how the population has grown ...
ALPHA — The Alpha Porter Gym has received a $100,000 grant to help preserve one of the village’s historic landmarks and restore it as a community center. The grant was awarded through the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office’s Rural Heritage Partnership Grant Program, which ...
