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ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Ski Club is set to host its 137th annual Ski Jumping Tournament at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex, with events running from Friday thro

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Ski Club is set to host its 137th annual Ski Jumping Tournament at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex, with events running from Friday thro

Less than one percent of the Great Lakes is currently covered by ice, a steep drop from historic levels. Climate change experts have been warning of its impacts for years, and this year we have El Niño as well.

It’s back and better than ever. The Ishpeming Ski Club is prepping for the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country next month.

By Journal Staff NEGAUNEE — The Ishpeming Ski Club is prepping for the longest consecutively held ski jumping tournament in the country next month. The Is

Journal Editorial Board It’s important to remember what a big part skiing and other sports have played in this area’s history. After all, Ishpeming is the birthplace of skiing in North America and is home to the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. So we hope the public steps up to support the Ishpeming Ski Club, which is working through problems caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The club was forced to postpone the 134th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament, which had been schedule...

cbleck@miningjournal.net Niko Loytainen flies through the air before landing his jump during the 133rd Annual Ski Jumping Tournament held by the Ishpeming Ski Club in 2020. The 134th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament was originally planned for Jan. 21, but has been rescheduled for March 6-7 in an altered format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Journal file photo) MARQUETTE — Although the Ishpeming Ski Club postponed the 134th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament on Jan. 21, it still plans to hold the ev...