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Paws for a Cause

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter will celebrate its 50th anniversary by inviting everyone to a night of prizes, snacks and community. From 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, UPAWS will host its Paws for a Cause Gala at the Marquette Holiday Inn, in honor of its ...

Tribal nations in Michigan withdraw from Line 5 tunnel project discussions

Six Michigan-based tribes have withdrawn from federal discussions over the proposed Line 5 oil pipeline tunnel, calling it “unacceptable” that a permit for the controversial project is expected to be issued soon in accordance with an executive order by President Donald Trump declaring a ...

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

The head of the beleaguered U.S. Postal Service, Louis DeJoy, resigned Monday after nearly five years in the position, leaving as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have floated the idea of privatizing mail service. DeJoy had said last month he ...

House fire causes extensive damage late Sunday in Kingsford

KINGSFORD — Fire caused extensive damage late Sunday to a Kingsford Heights home, but authorities said the residence was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported. A neighbor called 911 about 11:45 p.m. after seeing flames coming out of the roof at 913 Turner Road. Kingsford ...