Finlandia University is proud to announce its Fall 2018 semester Dean’s and Honors List Students. In total 129 students earned honors, including 85 who earned Dean’s List honors for having a Grade Point Average of 3.75 or above. To be eligible for either list students must have completed 12 or …
Read More »Ride Safe, Ride Sober–DNR Promotes “Ride Right” Campaign
Snowmobiling is a key factor in the Copper Country’s tourism industry so it’s important for the Department of Natural Resources to try and keep the trails as safe as possible for everyone’s enjoyment. The DNR has been promoting their “Ride Right” campaign this winter, encouraging snowmobilers to ride on the …
Read More »New MTEC Smartzone CEO Sees Opportunities For Local Tech Companies
The new head of the MTEC Smartzone is preparing to lead the business incubator into the next decade. CEO Daniel Jamison took over the reigns of the Smartzone two months ago after former CEO Marilyn Clark retired. Jamison says he sees the impact the Smartzone can provide not only on …
Read More »Cold Temps Freeze Snow Statue Building
Even with school closed the last two days, students at Michigan Tech are feeling the strain of crunch time. Usually that feeling is reserved for end-of-semester exams, however with the current effects of the polar vortex, the University has ordered that all snow statue building come to a stop until …
Read More »Get On Hancock’s “Let Run” List Before You Leave Tap Running
The subzero temperatures of this week has many residents concerned about pipes freezing up. For residents with a history of freezing pipes, the city of Hancock has posted a “Let Run” notice on their website. Hancock Let Run Policy Details But before you open the tap, Hancock City Manager Barry …
Read More »Calumet Boys, Girls Earn Hoops Wins – Friday Sports Wrap
High School In high school boys basketball last night… – Calumet edged Houghton 46-45. Matt Ojala scored 27 for the Copper Kings. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City v Watersmeet – no report. – Ontonagon v Wakefield-Marenisco – no report. In boys action this evening… – Hancock entertains L’Anse. – Lake Linden-Hubbell …
Read More »Cold Temperatures Contributing To Blood Shortage
The recent cold snap is also contributing to a blood shortage in the Upper Peninsula. The UPHS Regional Blood Center says there is an immediate need for all blood types. Dana Langsford of the UPHS Regional Blood Center says the cold weather has caused local blood drives to be cancelled. …
Read More »Winter Carnival Queen Coronation Is Saturday
Brains and beauty–with a healthy heaping of talent–will all be on display on the stage this Saturday night at the Rozsa Center as the major Winter Carnival events begin with the Queen’s Coronation. The theme of this year’s carnival is “Years of Innovation STEM from this Snowy Situation!” Michigan Tech’s …
Read More »Family Fun Day Wraps Up Heikinpäivä Friday Night
As this winter’s coldest stretch of weather so far comes to a close, celebrating the season may be the last thing on people’s minds but the grand finale of Heikinpäivä takes place Friday night. The Family Fun Day closes out the near month-long festival at the Finnish American Heritage Center …
Read More »DNR Continues Campaign On Excessive Snowmobile Noise
Subzero temperatures may be keeping snowmobile riders indoors during the current state of emergency, however in the next couple of days temperatures are expected to rise into the double digits and as many head back out on the trails, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding riders to abide …
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