Thomas Fournier
Keweenaw Bureau Reporter at WBUP-TV (Ishpeming, MI)
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6 days ago |
keweenawreport.com | Thomas Fournier
Elections have become more accessible in Michigan in recent years. In 2022 residents voted to allow early voting centers and expanded how voters access mail-in ballots. The idea to open access to early voting centers and make it easier for voters to submit ballots by mail was to increase voter participation in the state. Across the nation average voter turnout for presidential elections hover just above 60%, and drop to below 50% during midterm elections.
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6 days ago |
keweenawreport.com | Thomas Fournier
Northern Michigan University plans to honor the legacy of the missionary and explorer for which the college town receives its name, Jacques Marquette. While traveling along the shores of Lake Michigan back to a mission in St Ignace, Marquette passed away near what is today Ludington, May 18th, 1675. The day following the anniversary of Marquette’s death, the university will attend the Father Marquette 350th Commemoration in Jamrich Hall.
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6 days ago |
keweenawreport.com | Thomas Fournier
In 1975 the Copper Country started running. Since the first Canal Run to this summer’s event, the race has kept residents and visitors active. From groups training and preparing for a half marathon. To local businesses sponsoring canal run year after year. So we have the half marathon, the 10-mile, the five-mile, the two-mile, and we have a kids dash. And then we also have incorporated adaptive categories for the five-mile and the half marathon.
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1 week ago |
myupnow.com | Thomas Fournier
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — In 1975, the Copper Country started running. Since the first Canal Run, the race has kept residents and visitors active each summer. Groups train for the half marathon, and local businesses sponsor the Canal Run year after year. “We have the half marathon, the 10-mile, the five-mile, the two-mile, and a kids dash. We’ve also incorporated adaptive categories for the five-mile and the half marathon," said Race Director Angela Luskin.
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1 week ago |
kbear102.com | Thomas Fournier
Spring weight restrictions will end next week across the Copper Country. While weight restrictions on state trunklines will lift on Friday. Throughout the spring, the state's Department of Transportation and county road commission implement load weight restrictions for semi trucks, trailers, and vehicles with multiple axels, to prevent unnecessary damage to road infrastructure during the annual thaw.
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The Keweenaw National Historic Park Advisory Commission has grant funds available for preservation and interpretative projects. https://t.co/9xu2OKdBpk
Heikinpaiva and other festival aren't the only time you can take a cultural class with the Finnish American Folk School. https://t.co/WE0IOWCiOb
Spent a frozen hour on the bridge with the snowmobile club to set up for the snowmobile season. Winter has finally started settling into the Keweenaw. https://t.co/dlkGA7qoB3
