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War Memorial among hospitals at full capacity, 27 staff quarantined

War Memorial among hospitals at full capacity, 27 staff quarantined

41 Michigan hospitals above 87 percent occupancy: “We are full and our COVID unit is full” 
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Eagles try to make most of extended mid-season break

Eagles try to make most of extended mid-season break

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced a three-week break in play due to Ontario COVID restrictions
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Pfizer vaccine recommendations updated

Pfizer vaccine recommendations updated

More than 6.3 million Michiganders aged 5 and up have gotten at least their first dose of one of the three safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines
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International Bridge crossings last month up 115.4% over Dec. 2020

International Bridge crossings last month up 115.4% over Dec. 2020

Year total for 2021 decreased 42.5% compared to 2020, says International Bridge Administration
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Gov. Whitmer declares January 2022 Radon Action Month in Michigan

Gov. Whitmer declares January 2022 Radon Action Month in Michigan

Long-term exposure to radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer
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Four universities receive $18.5 million in federal funds to expand COVID research

Four universities receive $18.5 million in federal funds to expand COVID research

Michigan Tech University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University to expand state’s sequencing capacity
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Sault police need your help

Sault police need your help

Need assistance in identifying this individual
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Good morning, Sault Ste Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather
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99,051 Michiganders infected with COVID, Chippewa jumps to 221

99,051 Michiganders infected with COVID, Chippewa jumps to 221

The entire state remains in the red during heightened community transmission levels
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Meet ‘New Year’s Baby, 2022’ – Archer

Meet ‘New Year’s Baby, 2022’ – Archer

Chippewa County welcomes its first baby of 2022 at War Memorial Hospital  
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