The Keweenaw Community Foundation has a new executive director. Erin Minne’ brings over 25 years of fundraising to the Keweenaw. Minne’s love of the Keweenaw began back in 1995, when she worked for Michigan Tech. Before coming back to Copper Country, She served as Senior Vice President of Advancement at …

We have updates on crimes recently reported by Keweenaw Report. A 39 year old male from Calumet, has been arrested, due to a search warrant that  was issued, after a meth lab was discovered on Caledonia Street. The suspect’s name has not been released, until his arraignment in 97th District …

Baraga County has a new Equalization Director. At last night’s board meeting, commissioners approved a contract with Patrick Osterman to oversee the Equalization Department. Osterman has previously served as the department’s assessor and field specialist. He will be paid $58,606 per year. In other action, the Baraga County board approved …

There’s still time to get your tickets to this year’s “Pigs in Heat” Hockey Game. The puck drops this Saturday, the 15th at Michigan Tech’s SDC Arena. Watch local policemen take on local firemen.  Tickets are $3 apiece or 2 for $5. Proceeds will benefit area victims of crime and …

The FinnZone is looking to bring businesses from Finland, to the Upper Peninsula. The FinnZone, is made up of people and organizations of Finnish descent, and is working hard to bring investments from Finland. Patrick Visser, CFO of the MTEC Smart Zone, as well as co-director of Finnzone, said Finland, …

There is a new residential treatment facility opening in Baraga County. Great Lakes Recovery Centers, currently operate facilities throughout the Upper Peninsula. A behavioral health agency,  they offer multiple programs to help residents battle addiction and other forms of mental illness. Outpatient counseling services are also offered, as well as …

A 72 year old Michigan woman, is quarantined on a cruise ship in Japan, over coronavirus fears. The woman, took a three week vacation to several Asian countries, and is now waiting to come back home, while quarantined to her cabin on a Diamond Princess Cruise Ship, off the coast …

Michigan republicans are praising Governor Whitmer’s funding efforts to combat soil erosion. It’s a good start, but more work will be needed. Representative Beth Griffin said she was happy to see Governor Whitmer take a step in the right direction to help families of shoreline communities affected by erosion. However, …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents of several new fraudulent bank scams. The scam usually starts with a text from your bank, alerting you of possible unauthorized use of your debit card. You’ll then receive a call from your bank’s toll free customer service line, which has …

Another Michigan Tech Winter Carnival is in the Books. This year’s overall winner was the ARMY ROTC. First Place in the Women’s Division went to Alpha Sigma Tau and St. Albert the Great, took home the trophy for the Coed Division. This year’s carnival saw its share of controversies. The …