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Timber company, MDNR team up to protect Michigamme Highlands' 73,000 acres
10+ hour, 44+ min ago (169+ words) MICHIGAMME, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) " Public access to the Michigamme Highlands" 73,000 acres of forest is forever protected through a legally binding agreement between the timber company that owns the area and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the state announced…...
Injured bald eagle rescued near Baraga receives treatment at wildlife rehabilitation centers
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (239+ words) BARAGA, Mich. " A bald eagle found injured near Baraga is recovering at a downstate wildlife rehabilitation center after community members and state officials worked together to rescue the bird. The eagle was discovered unable to fly more than 10 to 15 feet…...
About 10,000 black bears are waking from hibernation in the U.P. Here's what to know
2+ week, 6+ day ago (301+ words) MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) " Despite the recent snowstorms, spring is on its way and bears are waking up. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has some tips to avoid unsavory interactions." MDNR estimates that its 12,450 black bears are beginning…...
Ishpeming leaders invite Brownfield experts to talk local development opportunities
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (350+ words) ISHPEMING, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) " Ishpeming city councilmembers met with Brownfield tax incentive experts on Monday to learn about how it could be used to attract new developers. Ishpeming City Manager Randy Scholz said the meeting came about after he had…...