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Several Finnish-American researchers have devoted their academic careers to the phenomenon known as “Karelian Fever.” Many families across the Copper Country and beyond have ancestors who died as a result of that dark chapter in Finnish-American history. Thousands of Finnish-Americans and Finnish-Canadians left North America, which was stricken by the …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: Finlandia University’s 2019 graduating class will hear from marketing major Haley Makela during this year’s commencement ceremony as the local student was selected as Student Representative. Makela has succeeded in and out of the classroom, all while being a dual-sport athlete …

MLB Matthew Boyd struck out 13 batters, as the Detroit Tigers edged the New York Yankees 2-1 yesterday. Boyd gave up a run on five hits before leaving in the seventh inning with the score tied. Gordon Beckham’s home run in the top of the eighth inning was the game-winner, …

US Senator Debbie Stabenow will give the commencement address to graduates at Northern Michigan University during next month’s ceremony. Northern Today, the NMU news source, reports that the senator accepted the invitation by the university to be the keynote speaker on Saturday, May 4th. NMU President Fritz Erickson said Senator …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation is celebrating their silver anniversary with a special event to thank those who have supported their mission over the last 25 years. The 25th Anniversary Celebration will be held Saturday, April 13th at the Miscowaubik Club in Calumet from 5:00-9:00pm. Executive Director Jim Vivian says the …

As spring moves into the area, the shows at the Calumet Theatre are starting to heat up as well. Take a trip down memory lane this weekend when William Florian takes the stage with Those Were The Days. Calumet Theatre Executive Director Marlin Lee says if you’re a fan of …

An aerial photo shows an old railroad grade, now a recreational trail, running across the base of a slope above Hubbell in Houghton County. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources With temperatures starting to rise, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is concerned about spring runoff on state designated trails …

MLB Dustin Peterson’s double in the top of the ninth inning lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees last night. Peterson’s first major league hit dove home Niko Goodrum. Jordy Mercer then singled Peterson home with an insurance run. Jordan Zimmermann pitched into the …

One man is dead after an accident involving a tractor in Covington Township. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post responded to the accident around 3:20 Monday afternoon. Authorities say 84-year-old Thomas Disney had fallen off his tractor and was trapped beneath the machine. A family member was first …

A small school of just 11 students used reading to raise money for raptors. Students at Arvon Township Schools in Baraga County were able to raise $700 for the Chocolay Raptor Center during March’s Reading Month with their Read for Raptors program. Each student recruited donors from family and friends …