Inclement weather threatened parts of the event, but the skies cleared just in time for families to celebrate the end of summer on the Ranger III for Family Free Day. Park Ranger Lori Honrath said three different activities provided residents and visitors with an opportunity to learn about the 59 …

North Wind Books at Finlandia University is hosting a series called “Bakers and Books” every Thursday until the end of September. The series is open to the public and begins at 10 a.m. Each session will feature a local baker who will sell their baked goods and enjoy conversation with …

On August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will cross the continental United States. The total solar eclipse will travel from Oregon to South Carolina and cross over 21 national park units and 7 trails. Here on the Keweenaw Peninsula, we will have a 71% eclipse. Those interested in viewing the …

The Keweenaw Land Trust and the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers Host Special Events August 21-28, 2017 to Help Citizens Learn To Protect and Steward Hungarian Falls for Generations to Come Leave No Trace Selected the Hungarian Falls Gorge as a ‘Hot Spot’ to Help Raise Awareness Among Local Patrons …

A Baraga man involved in a car accident that killed two firefighters last year in Minnesota has pled guilty to three charges. 29-year-old Michael Allen Johnson pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and another count of criminal vehicular operation causing great bodily harm. He faces a maximum …

MLB The Tigers had yesterday off, and open an interleague series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight. Jordan Zimmerman will start against Rich Hill. Pregame coverage begins at 6:40 on 99.3 The Lift.   The Milwaukee Brewers also had yesterday off, and begin a weekend series at Colorado …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Congressman Jack Bergman and Gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar. Bergman-Thanedar In the second segment, Rick is joined by Nathan Miller from the Keweenaw Land Trust to talk about protecting Hungarian Falls. Hungarian Falls Brought to you by Lassila Insurance of Mohawk.

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks Bonnie DeCaire-Jones and Will Dorman from the Houghton County Fair. Hoco Fair In the second segment, Rick is joined by Mike and Cathy Aten from Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly as they celebrate 35 years helping elderly friends in the …

Every Thursday, beginning August 17 and running through the end of September, North Wind Books will be hosting a local baker for a series titled “Bakers & Books.” The series is open to the public, will feature complementary coffee and will begin at 10 a.m. each Thursday. “Books and baked …

Grief and loss can strike us at any age and the sooner we begin to prepare for the inevitable, the better off we’ll be. The Community Coalition on Grief and Bereavement has planned a program for all local residents to provide an opportunity to consider the importance of supporting each …