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As the Copper Country’s signature dogsled race quickly approaches, a large orchestrated event like the CopperDog 150 would not be possible without help of its citizens and that’s why volunteers are being accepted. Each year the efforts of nearly 500 people make the weekend spectator sport possible bringing thousands to …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer went with a positive tone of bipartisanship and a willingness to move forward in her first State of the State address Tuesday night. She started with a tribute to the late Congressman John Dingell, who had been the longest serving member of Congress, by saying he showed …

High School In high school hockey last night… Calumet defeated Houghton 4-2. Gabe Coppo put the Copper Kings on the board late in the first period. The Gremlins’ Nathan Erva tied it early in the second. Dean Loukus re-established the Calumet lead late in the second period, and then scored …

A partnership between community foundations in the Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior region is in need of your input in an effort to protect lakefront and water resources by becoming more resilient to severe weather events. The Keweenaw Community Foundation is working with the Community Foundation of Marquette County, Community …

First impressions can often be the difference between landing that great new job or getting passed over. One of the first things a perspective employer will notice is how you’re dressed–and that includes company representatives at a career fair. Michigan Tech is collecting gently worn women’s business clothing for their …

Properties at the Westwood Mall in Marquette Township have been officially sold and will be going through some changes in the future. The main part of the mall, which includes the former JC Penney’s and Younkers spaces, has been sold to retail investor Michael Kohen of New York. The other …

With nearly 10 million neighbors, Michigan residents are bound to not always agree on certain things, and through the legislative process we have elected officials who represent the residents of Michigan. “There’s 110 representatives down here representing the ten million people in Michigan and every district has its concerns, its …

Featuring tasty Finnish-American favorites, a new cookbook is out and the primary supporter of the project will be in town to give a presentation Wednesday at the Finnish American Heritage Center. “We’re very fortunate to be able to host Mr. Juha Vidgren. He’s the CEO of the Finnish logging equipment …

Four adults and a small child were injured in a car accident Monday in Marquette County. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident just before 11:30am. The accident happened on US-41 near Midway Drive in Negaunee Township. Authorities say 79-year-old Alonzo Feldbauer of …

High School In girls high school basketball last night… Calumet defeated Houghton 68-50. Celia Kilunen led the Copper Kings with 19 points, and Elli Djerf added 18. Maryellen Trewhella scored 24 for the Gremlins.Hancock lost to West Iron County 45-36. Taylor Sebbas scored 10 for the Bulldogs.Lake Linden-Hubbell stopped Republic-Michigamme …