2/03/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Michigan hunters can now use their phones to confirm a kill tag on certain animals.  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has this new feature on its app.  The DNR says it makes it easier for hunters to track their harvests during hunting season.  On the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app, you can now validate kills for animals like deer, bear, and other furbearing prey.  Last year, hunters were first able to track harvest tags for wild turkeys that was so successful they added other animals; the system has also helped solve delays in hunter registration and helped prevent illegal hunting before registrations are processed.  The DNR says you can still register for or report a kill tag in person at any DNR location.

2/03/2026

LUTSEN, MN - The owner of Lutsen lodge, Bryce Campbell, who is charged with fraud and accused of burning down the historic building in 2024 is now suing the insurance company that denied his claim.  In total, the insurance claim placed by Campbell on Lutsen Lodge amounted to at least $16 million.  The Lutsen lodge caught fire in February 2024, resulting in a complete loss of the North Shore hotel on Highway 61.  Campbell is currently facing arson and insurance fraud charges. He’s currently out on bail and has a court appearance coming up next month.  Financial records show Campbell’s company was around $14 million in debt at the time of the fire.

2/03/2026

IRONWOOD - The Wolverine Snowshoe Challenge is underway, participants choose to snowshoe up to 6 trails at Wolverine, 10 k ski and/or one snowbike trail.  Snowshoe, ski or bike an entire trail, report the trails completed and your name will be put into a drawing for a door prize. The entire trail loop must be completed in a single day but you may complete different trails on different days. The 10 K ski may be done in parts and reported after all 10K have been completed.  There will be no timing.  The challenge runs until the end of the month.  A link to more details on our website and on the WUPM Facebook page. 

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