COVID-19

NMU Hosts Modified Homecoming September 25, 2020

by Lauren B
Sep 21, 2020
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Category: Community Events

Northern Michigan University’s week-long Homecoming celebration for alumni, community members and students will be modified because of the COVID-19 virus. A newly formatted, “reverse” Homecoming Parade will be held from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in the athletic complex parking lot located in front of the Berry Events Center and…

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by Lauren B
Sep 14, 2020
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Category: Press Releases

The Secretary of State is now offering extended hours and special appointments for anyone needing to renew their driver’s license or state ID before the upcoming Sept. 30 extension deadline. These special appointments are available from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday for licenses and IDs that expire between…

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by Lauren B
Sep 14, 2020
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LANSING, MICH. People living in residential care facilities such as nursing homes soon will be able to see visitors outdoors under a new epidemic order signed today by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon that also requires precautions to protect against COVID-19. The directive permits…

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by Lauren B
Sep 14, 2020
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Category: Press Releases

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by Lauren B
Sep 10, 2020
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Category: Community Events

LANSING, Mich. — Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-180 today clarifying the rules on face coverings for organized sports during training, practice, and competition. “The COVID-19 virus is easily spread through airborne particles and can affect everyone differently. By wearing a face covering when proper distancing is not possible, athletes will be better protected from contracting the virus and spreading it to family members, frontline workers, and vulnerable populations,” said Governor Whitmer. “We…

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by Lauren B
Sep 04, 2020
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Category: Community Events

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UP Regional Labor Federation is holding the UP Labor Day Festival on FaceBook Live this year Monday, September 7, 2020 from 11am-1pm. Look for the same format, including a video of previous parades and festivals, and speakers as previous years when held in Ishpeming…

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by Lauren B
Aug 14, 2020
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Category: Press Releases

MHSAA Announces Football to Move to Spring Season for 2020-21 August 14, 2020

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Aug. 14 – The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association today announced it will move the 2020 Fall football season to Spring 2021, due to football’s higher risk for spreading COVID-19, with the rest of Fall sports proceeding as scheduled. The football season switch…

by Lauren B
Aug 14, 2020
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Category: Press Releases

NMU Postpones Community Walking August 14, 2020

Northern Michigan University will open its Superior Dome to students when classes begin Monday, Aug. 17. Free community access to walk and jog in that facility, as well as the Berry Events Center, will be postponed until Oct. 1. “The October date is tentative, depending on the COVID-19 situation at…

by Lauren B
Aug 13, 2020
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Category: Press Releases

Agricultural employers, employees file legal challenge to MDHHS COVID-19 testing mandate August 12, 2020

Agricultural employers, employees file legal challenge to MDHHS COVID-19 testing mandate An emergency order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 3 mandating COVID-19 testing by farm employers with 20 or more farmworkers is headed to court. Grand Rapids-based Varnum LLP formally filed motions on…

by Lauren B
Aug 12, 2020
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Category: Community Events

Michigan National Guard to assist with no-cost community COVID-19 testing in Ironwood August 12, 2020

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan National Guard will continue its partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and local health departments to offer COVID-19 testing Wednesday, August 12 in Gogebic County. Testing will be held at the Ironwood Public Safety Building, 123 W. McLeod Ave., Ironwood, MI 49938…