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Thrilling Polar Roll Ultra Sees UP Bikers, Snowshoers in Marquette

TL/DR - The Polar Roll Ultra is a challenging, 140-mile race around the Central Upper Peninsula in Michigan, US, participated in by 80 fat-tire bikers and snowshoers. The participants have 48 hours to finish the race, starting at Otter Lake Campground in Munising and ending in Ishpeming. The event, organized by the 906 Adventure Team, provides…

Bingo Night with Plant Expert Ashley

TL/DR - Plant Daddy Ashley, a group founded by Ashley Scheiding, hosted a community bingo event at Rare Earth Goods in Ishpeming, Michigan. The event, deviating from their usual plant-themed gatherings, served as a social platform for the community. The bingo prizes comprised plant hangers, handmade jewelry, and stickers from Plant Daddy Ashley.…

Join Exciting Rock and Mineral Club Meeting | Latest Updates

TL/DR - The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club is holding a meeting on Sunday at the Cliff Shaft Mine Museum. Rob Grabarczyk, a club member, will present his experiences of rock hounding in the Silver Mines of Gowganda, Ontario, Canada, including the history of the area and specimens from his trip. The meeting, which includes a silent auction and a…

Seniors Avoiding Surgery due to High Costs & Work Concerns

TL/DR - Older Americans often postpone elective surgeries due to concerns about out-of-pocket expenditures, time away from work, and potential exposure to COVID-19, according to a study by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. About half of the respondents in the study, who expressed severe concern about cost…