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Frank Wardynski to conduct Farm Financial Management for Beginners

Frank Wardynski, MSU Extension Educator, will be conducting a Farm Financial Management educational meeting for beginners. Farm Financial Management does not need to be as complicated and scary as too many farmers think. This session is designed to help farmers, both beginning and experienced, capture their financial information into a […]

TriDent makes local arrests

On 11-15-2025 Trident executed a search warrant at a residence in Sault Ste Marie. This concluded a lengthy investigation into Methamphetamine and Prescription pills being sold in the area. Trident made multiple Narcotics purchases leading up to the search warrant. During the search, additional Methamphetamine was located along with other […]

Detour Man Arrested for CSC with Children

Chippewa County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post isannouncing the arrest and arraignment of 75-year-old Gerard Malkowski from DeTour Village,following multiple investigations into alleged criminal sexual conduct involving children. In April of 2025, the MSP Sault Ste. Marie Post received a tip from a tipline regarding […]

MSP Announces New Eighth District Commander

Marquette, Michigan – The Michigan State Police (MSP) is announcing the promotion ofCaptain Christopher Gerard to commander of the Eighth District. Beginning October 26, 2025,Captain Gerard now leads MSP field services for the Eighth District, which covers the entireUpper Peninsula. Captain Gerard is a graduate of Baraga High School and […]

MSP Troopers Respond to Rollover Crash on I-75 in Soo Township

Chippewa County, Michigan. An 18-year-old driver was ejected and injured in a rollover crashon I-75 this afternoon after losing control of his vehicle and not wearing a seatbelt. On October 21, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police(MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post responded to a single-vehicle […]

Brimley Woman Arrested on Felony Charges Following Traffic Stop

Chippewa County, Michigan. A 45-year-old Brimley woman has been arraigned on felony drugand obstruction charges following a traffic stop in which she allegedly resisted troopers and wasfound with suspected methamphetamine and open intoxicants. On October 16, 2025, at approximately 3:39 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police(MSP) Sault Ste. Marie […]

Obelisk Being Removed from Native Burial Site

After decades of advocacy to protect a historic Native American burial site, on what is known as Brady Park in Sault Ste. Marie, the large obelisk is finally being removed. The obelisk was placed at the site without tribal consultation in 1907 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Soo […]

Railroad Bridge Repair Causes Detour on US-2

POWERS, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Menominee County Road Commission have issued a permit for railroad bridge work near the US-2/US-41 intersection in Powers, Menominee County, requiring a short detour Oct. 20-31. A five-day closure of US-2 will begin at about 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20. The detour […]