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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
DNR protects 73,000 acres in Michigamme Highlands
The Michigan DNR has finalized a conservation easement protecting more than 73,000 acres of the Michigamme Highlands in Baraga, Iron and Marquette counties, funded by more than $20 million in combined grants, with a public celebration set for Aug. 18 in Marquette.
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UP workforce agency backs Copperwood mine
As Highland Copper targets a construction decision on the Copperwood mine in the second half of 2026, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works remains a formal backer of the project, citing the region's desperate need for high-paying jobs amid a shrinking working-age population.
Local Government
Sault Tribe urges Army Corps to reject Line 5 permit
Local Government
Third Street water main work forces Park Street detour
Local Government
DNR protects 73,000 acres in Michigamme Highlands
The Michigan DNR has finalized a conservation easement protecting more than 73,000 acres of the Michigamme Highlands in Baraga, Iron and Marquette counties, funded by more than $20 million in combined grants, with a public celebration set for Aug. 18 in Marquette.
Local Government
UP workforce agency backs Copperwood mine
Local Government
L'Anse Township owes Bay Ambulance over $216,000 in millage
Local Government
Sault Tribe urges Army Corps to reject Line 5 permit
Local Government
DNR protects 73,000 acres in Michigamme Highlands
The Michigan DNR has finalized a conservation easement protecting more than 73,000 acres of the Michigamme Highlands in Baraga, Iron and Marquette counties, funded by more than $20 million in combined grants, with a public celebration set for Aug. 18 in Marquette.
Local Government
UP workforce agency backs Copperwood mine
Local Government
L'Anse Township owes Bay Ambulance over $216,000 in millage
Local Government
Sault Tribe urges Army Corps to reject Line 5 permit
Local Government
Third Street water main work forces Park Street detour
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