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Saturday, June 22nd is Michigan Mountain Biking Day. State Representative Sara Cambensy introduced the resolution declaring the special day to recognize the state’s many trails and destinations, as well as Michigan’s commitment to supporting and encouraging outdoor activities. With over 1,300 miles of mountain biking trails scattered throughout the state, …

A 32-year-old man was found dead in a parked car Thursday in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Iron Mountain. The Iron Mountain Fire and Police Departments received a call of an unresponsive male subject in a parked car. The cause of death is being determined pending autopsy results, …

Former Democrat candidate Ken Summers says he will not be running for office again next year. Summers lost his bid to succeed State Representative Scott Dianda in 2018, who was term limited, to Republican Greg Markkanen. In a post on his Facebook page, Summers said he has no intention of …

State Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) speaking on the House floor at the Capitol in Lansing (Archive photo courtesy of House Democrats) A bill to create a committee to guide decisions on Michigan’s mining industry is one step closer to becoming law. Introduced by State Representative Sara Cambensy in February, the …

Twilight League Baseball In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last evening… – REL-Mohawk Technology edged Superior National Bank-Stanton 10-9. – Dean Kangas-State Farm outscored Garnet Garage 9-6. American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames American Legion baseball team begins play at a weekend tournament in Escanaba today. MLB The Detroit …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw National Historical Park: Calumet, MI – As part of a planning process Keweenaw National Historical Park is seeking public input about a Draft Accessibility Self Evaluation and Transition Plan through July 11, 2019. An interdisciplinary team of National Park Service employees …

The following press release was issued by MTEC Smartzone: HOUGHTON, MI – June 19, 2019 – MTEC SmartZone (MTEC) announces that three of their team members are now certified GrowthWheel® Business Advisors. GrowthWheel® is a visual toolbox and cloud-based platform used by business advisors to help client companies make decisions …

Finlandia’s inaugural Giving Day is in full swing, featuring events online and on campus while raising money for college textbooks. Coordinator of External Relations Olivia Myers says there are a number of other ways alumni can give back.  “Such as the Alumni Mentor Program, the Alumni Advocates Program, or being …

The Hancock Public Library is showing significant improvements under the management of their partners across the canal. Portage Lake District Library Director Dillon Geshel gave an update to the Hancock City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday. The PLDL has been overseeing the public library within the Hancock Public Schools …

Hancock Mayor John Haeussler is stepping down. Mayor Haeussler announced his resignation due to health reasons at the city council’s regular meeting Wednesday. He has served as a member of the council for a total of six years, in addition to work on several city commissions, including cemetery and recreation. …