Due to Houghton County Schools returning to distance learning starting Monday, we have received information regarding meal pick up for students. On Monday, from 4p-5:15p, meals for Houghton Portage Township School District students can be picked up, provided you signed up with Shelby Turnquist beforehand. You have through today to …

Michigan Tech hosted their fourth of 12 scheduled COVID-19 Town Hall Meetings last night. The topic was “COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing and Vaccines.” Tech grad and CDC Investigator Madelyn Morley explained the first part of contact tracing. “I look through the lab results, check to make sure I know what …

It’s been one year since the world’s eyes were on the Calumet Colosseum for Hockeyville. Hockeyville is a contest sponsored by Kraft Foods, and picks a local hockey rink to host an NHL pre-season game.  Our own John Carroll from 97-7 The Wolf, who helped bring the game to Calumet, …

If you’re a fan of President Trump with no plans for Sunday afternoon, then you’re welcome to meet up with other Trump fans, at the Rozsa Center parking lot, and take part in a mobile parade showing support for our president. Organizer Naomi Luekema. “It’s very much a patriotic, American …

Are Hancock school teachers working without a contract? Yes. You may have seen them picketing before school. We reached out to Superintendent Dr. Steve Patchin, and he had this to say. “We’re negotiating a new contract, they’re still running through their old contract and the old contract ran out technically …

Ice is scheduled to be made at Dee Stadium the first week in October. At last night’s city council meeting, City Manager Eric Waara said users will need to follow COVID-19 guidelines. “We’re gonna have a basic safety plan that every renter has to follow, or Dee Stadium, according to …

As Upper Peninsula employers struggle to fill open positions, they’re encouraged to post openings on the newly revamped WorkLiveUP. It’s a free platform aimed at connecting professional job seekers with awesome Upper Peninsula companies. In a partnership with InvestUP, they’re attracting remote workers, by promoting the Upper Peninsula’s unbeatable lifestyle. …

Michigan Tech starts a week-long celebration honoring this year’s Faculty Award Winners. The Bhakta Rath Research Award went to Sanaz Habibi and Adrienne Minerick. The Bhakta Rath Research Award began in 2010 as an endowment from Dr. Rath and his wife, Sushama, which promotes excellence in scientific and engineering research …

Baraga Area Schools were closed today, after a staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19. According to Superintendent Rich Sauru, they are working with the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, with their investigation and contact tracing, to determine if anyone was at risk for exposure. So far, the plan is to …

If you thought this year’s election cycle was already crazy, get ready. Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Friday evening. Both sides of the aisle are already arguing, before the funeral takes place. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Trump’s nominee  will have a vote on …