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Michigan Tech is the recipient of a gift of forest land valued at more than a million dollars. The gift of 640 acres to the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is from Ruth Nara of Houghton and Bootjack.  The parcel of land is located in Houghton County’s Torch …

Keweenaw residents continue to show support for those affected by the recent flash floods. Many took part in a benefit concert that was organized to raise funds for those who’s homes were affected. Hundreds gathered at the Chassell Pavilion in Centennial Park Thursday night in support of the relief effort …

The Western U.P. Health Department has confirmed that surface water samples collected at inland lakes and Lake Superior beaches are continuing to show signs of improvement. Seventeen beach locations are now open and nine additional are open with advisories. The beaches now open to swimming are Bete Grise, Calumet Waterworks, …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ losing streak grew to nine games yesterday, with a 4-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Nicholas Castellanos got Detroit off to a good start with a two-run homer in the first, but the Tigers collected just four hits …

(Houghton, MI) – Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County as of Thursday afternoon. The FEMA and State assessment teams are wrapping up their work in Houghton County today and will be moving on to review flood damage sustained in Gogebic and Menominee Counties. …

The Portage Health Foundation intends to flood the Keweenaw with money to help victims of the recent storm. Roughly $3.8 million will be distributed as part of their Flood With Love program, with funds collected through their Houghton County Flood Relief Fund and a direct investment from the foundation.  Over …

Most of the money that Houghton County could get from FEMA will go toward repairing infrastructure, leaving home owners and businesses with flood damage looking for other forms of relief. One option is to work with USDA Rural Development. State Director Jason Allen says there are several programs available for …

Look no further than the last two weeks and you’ll see what Copper Country Strong means. Literally, thousands of people have come together to help out their neighbors, many of them suffering from effects of the storm as well. Donations and volunteers poured in from around the country and continue …

Houghton County is bracing for another round of storms in the forecast. Local residents are understandably worried about the potential for flooding after the amount of damage done during the previous storm. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara says crews are working to clear culverts and open drainage systems. “We’re doing …

Western U.P. Health Department has confirmed that surface water samples collected at many inland lakes and Lake Superior beaches are showing signs of improvement. Twelve recreation locations are now open to swimming: Bete Grise, Calumet Waterworks, Eagle Harbor, Eagle River, Fort Wilkins State Park, Lake Gogebic State Park, Lake Medora, …