The National Parks Service has completed their non-wilderness cultural resources management plan for Isle Royale. Cultural resource management plans are long term strategies for the park service to managing cultural resources outside of designated wilderness. The plan will work with tribes to enhance or revive their relationship with Isle Royale, …

January is National Radon Action Month. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department would like to inform the community about the potential hazards associated with elevated radon levels in their homes. Radon is odorless, tasteless gas, that at high levels can increase the risk for lung cancer. Fortunately testing for radon …

It’s time to raise some laughs, woofs and money. This weekend Raise the Woof returns to the copper country, to benefit the Copper Country Humane Society, and their furry friends. Leading up to the comedy show, the humane society’s media sponsor, 97.7 The Wolf, introduced some of their dogs to …

The Superior Health Foundation has added two new members to their board of directors, bring the total to 14 representatives. The two most recent additions made during their January meeting are David Jahn and Fredi de Yampert. Representing Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties will be Dr. Fredi de Yampert. She …

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce invites their members and the community to their first Business After Hours of the year. Business After Hours is an evening networking event that the chamber of commerce puts on, and includes a guest speaker. Tonight’s Business After Hours will hear from Kieth Myers from …

Many older Americans struggle using smart phones, and computers. And in an ever increasing digital world, electronic literacy skills are becoming more important to accomplish tasks. But learning about computers, smartphones, and navigating new technology does not have to be hard. To help elderly residents and those with little computer …

Hancock’s Finnish heritage runs deep within the city’s history, residents and façade. Heikinpäivä, Hancock’s Finnish mid winter festival, draws inspiration from Finnish winter folk traditions, and is named for the country’s patron saint. Hancock started the festival in order to celebrate the city’s Finnish American heritage, and has even inspired …

Over the weekend snowmobiling’s next generation of riders learned valuable lessons about the back country from some of today’s industry leaders. On Saturday, Ski Doo Ambassador, Matt Downey led kids and their parents through a snowmobile back country clinic, teach the skills to ride safely when far out in the …

For 34 years Michigan Tech University has celebrated Martin Luther King Junior’s life and legacy, encouraging community service, artistic expression and a celebratory banquet. Earlier today Michigan Tech students visited with elementary students in the area. Spending time to read to the classes a book about Dr. King and the …

Keweenaw Peninsula residents are very active all year round. And hitting the trails is always a major part of recreation. For some though getting out and into a pair of ski can be challenging. This month Equipment Loan Keweenaw or ELK for short, are training outdoor enthusiast with disabilities, how …