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🌱 Vehicle fire shuts down key Negaunee intersection near Teal Lake tonight

Negaunee, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Negaunee! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Vehicle fire shuts down key Negaunee intersection near Teal Lake tonight
  • Free youth trail scavenger hunt coming to Jackson Mine Park Saturday
  • Trooper who helped lead District Eight from Negaunee retires

Also on today's calendar: Workshop | Transplanting and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Vehicle engulfed in flames at Negaunee gas station (uppermichiganssource.com) — Emergency crews are responding tonight to a vehicle fully engulfed in flames at the Krist gas station in Negaunee, across from Teal Lake, with nearby intersections blocked and traffic rerouted. Negaunee and Ishpeming firefighters, along with multiple police agencies, are on scene while authorities work to secure the area and plan to release more details later.
   

2. R.A.M.B.A Trail Network to host youth trail event (uppermichiganssource.com) — Families in Negaunee can bring their kids to Jackson Mine Park on June 6 for a free youth trail event hosted by the R.A.M.B.A Trail Network. From 2 to 4 p.m., children can join a scavenger hunt designed to spark curiosity about local trails and encourage the next generation of respectful trail users and caretakers.
   

3. State Trooper, Inspector Danison, retires after 31 years in the Upper Peninsula (keweenawreport.com) — Longtime Michigan State Police Inspector Randal Danison is retiring after 31 years serving Upper Peninsula communities, including time based in Negaunee at the District Eight headquarters. His career path took him from the L’Anse Post to regional leadership, reflecting decades of work to support public safety across the region.
   

4. Michigan State Police adopt mental training techniques from Detroit Lions (wilx.com) — Michigan State Police troopers, including one from the Negaunee Post, are using Detroit Lions-inspired sports psychology to stay calm and make better decisions under pressure. The new recruit school program emphasizes mental toughness, self-talk, and sleep training to reduce attrition and improve performance on the road. Leaders say it’s already producing more confident, emotionally aware troopers across Michigan.
   

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  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Ishpeming. Apply here.
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Ok Negaunee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Negaunee

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Negaunee

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.