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MSP public information for the Upper Peninsula.
Joined February 2021
Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Eighth District is proud to announce the winners of the district’s 2025 Employee of the Year Awards. These awards honor members who show strong character, dedicated service, and a positive impact on the communities they
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The Iron Mountain Post held a Stuff a Blue Goose toy drive yesterday. Thank you to all who donated and to the Iron Mountain Walmart for helping to host. The generosity everyone showed was amazing! https://t.co/Y5SkBWIwQQ
uppermichiganssource.com
Troopers stood outside the Iron Mountain Walmart to collect new, unwrapped toys.
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Great turnout last night at the Shop with a Cop event in Iron Mountain. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible!
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Appreciate the invite from @MyUPNow to discuss winter driving, snowplow safety, and how our troopers are giving back to UP communities this holiday season. Stuff a Blue Goose toy and/or food drives are going on across the UP! More info below. ⬇️ https://t.co/b7uSo1x6Gf
myupnow.com
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — 'Tis the season of seeing snowplows on Upper peninsula road, some days working around the clock to keep the roadways clear and help Yoopers stay
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Snowplows drive slowly, stop and exit frequently, and occasionally overlap lanes. Stay back and give them plenty of room. Michigan law requires drivers to maintain a distance of at least 200 feet (about 12 car lengths) when driving behind snowplows that have their lights on and
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Additional Calumet Post Event: Tadych's in Houghton is hosting a Stuff a Blue Goose event on December 13th from 10am-1pm to collect non-perishable food items. This event had been originally scheduled for Dec. 3 but had to be postponed until Dec 13.
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Ongoing/Upcoming MSP 8th District Stuff a Blue Goose Events: The Michigan State Police 8th District is hosting its annual “Stuff a Blue Goose” toy and food drives across multiple communities this December. Community members are encouraged to drop off donations to help local
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Distracted driving, speeding, and impairment are fueling fatal crashes in Michigan. The SAFER by 2030 initiative shares plans to reduce them through Awareness, Engagement, and Enforcement. Check out this article by @wluctv6 for more details. https://t.co/Vd30iOoztc
uppermichiganssource.com
SAFER by 2030—Statewide Action to Reduce Fatalities Encountered on our Roadways by 30 percent by 2030—aims to create a culture of safe driving in Michigan as the state continues to work Toward Zero...
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Thank you to everyone who donated to the 5th Annual MSP 8th District CVED Coat Drive. This year, the 8th District collected 178 new and gently used coats, far exceeding totals from previous years. The coats were donated to the Diane Peppler Resource Center in Sault Ste. Marie,
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Snow plows are busy clearing the roads of winter weather in some parts of the country. ❄️🌨️ Remember to stay a safe distance away and give them plenty of room to work. 🚗⚠️
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As you shop online this holiday season, remember scammers thrive on creating a fake sense of urgency. Slow down and be skeptical. If a deal seems too good to be true, it is likely a scam. More details here: https://t.co/ltpDKyHzyg
sooleader.com
Fraudsters target older adults at this time of the year, MSP says
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The Michigan State Polices wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the lobbies of our posts will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Be assured our troopers will still be on duty working to ensure everyone
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STORM UPDATE: Since early this morning, UPPCO crews have restored power to nearly 10,700 customers. Bootjack/Rice Lake Rd area: expect outages to last thru tonight. Warming shelters available 8:00pm-midnight on 11/26 at Bootjack & Chassell Fire Halls. https://t.co/gbb9nlEz7B
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18" of snow in Bessemer by 10 AM CST this morning. Wow! ❄️
Rain continues to transition to snow from west to east, though a bit of a dry slot has formed over the central to eastern UP. Here’s a look at a few webcams and some snowfall reports so far. Disclaimer: This is not a complete list and data is not final. #906wx #miwx
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Crews are working through difficult weather conditions to restore power in the Western UP.
STORM UPDATE: Blizzard conditions and oversaturated ground are making travel and line access challenging, which may extend restoration times. UPPCO crews and contractors are actively working to restore power in the Western U.P. https://t.co/APaFpNfouq
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🧵Windy winter weather across the state has caused power outages in the Upper Peninsula, with more likely across the state today and Thursday. Stay safe out there, and read our tips to help get through an outage: https://t.co/dGA7ZWnh7c
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Heavy snow is accumulating in the Western UP, and rain in the Central and Eastern UP is expected to switch to snow with high winds. Some power outages are being reported. The wet and heavy snow is tough to drive in, so plan extra time, slow down, and increase following distance.
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Marquette County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is proud to announce that First Lieutenant Jeremy Hauswirth has been appointed as the new commander of the MSP Negaunee Post. F/Lieutenant Hauswirth shifts into this role after having served as the post commander at the
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Traveling in the U.P. for Thanksgiving? Significant snow accumulation is expected in some areas through Thursday. Plan ahead, bring a winter emergency kit, consider changing travel times to avoid the worst conditions, and allow extra time to reach your destination.
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