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MDOT will be removing lane restrictions on 81 road and bridge projects across Michigan to help ease traffic delays for travelers on Memorial Day weekend.

The dog days on the diamond are through. The month of June in high school baseball is the closest thing to the month of October in the big leagues.   Battles for trophies commence next week and here are some key brackets you should be watching this postseason:   District 35 (Kingsley) In his first year at the helm of the varsity, J.T. Scarpelli has continued the dominance on the diamond in Big Rapids. The Cardinals have already won 25 games this year, the most since the regional runner...

AAA Michigan estimates more than 1.2 million Michigan residents are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 9 percent increase from last year.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is suspending work and lifting restrictions wherever possible for the holiday weekend, to cease backups and increase safety.

Fishing for walleye and salmon has been good in various areas of the state.

Burial services for Dr. Robert John DeSanto APR, Fellow PRSA, 89, will be held on Tuesday, June 6, at 2 p.m., at Sunrise Cemetery, 4798 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown, MN. A reception will follow the graveside services at Grace Lutheran Church, 5454 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown, MN.

A look back in history from past issues of the Lake Country Echo weekly newspaper

A list of services currently provided in Pine River, and a chance to address remaining needs

Pequot Lakes' bobber water tower featured in "CBS Weekend News" story

The council also approved an ordinance amendment regulating "blight" properties in the city.