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HOUGHTON, MI, September 14, 2017– Bring your lawn chairs, bring your blankets: The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present “Yearning to Breathe Free,” a free outdoor concert put on by Michael Christianson, Michigan Tech’s Director of Bands, with performances by the Superior Wind Symphony, in which …

Finlandia University will feature the work of nine Finnish artists this week, as part of Festival Ruska 2017. Festival Ruska is a cultural program celebrating Hancock and the Keweenaw Peninsula’s Finnish cultural roots. Moved by Nature is an exhibit of contemporary artists incorporating Finnish folktales and mythologies that will feature …

The Industrial Heritage and Archaeology program celebrates its 25th anniversary with joint celebration with Keweenaw National Historical Park. “Choices from the past impact how we make decisions now and how we will in the future,” says Sarah Scarlett, assistant professor of history. “We are equipping students today to think critically …

Houghton, Michigan— Portage Lake United Church (PLUC), with the help of Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) and other funds are able to help support the Angel Mission because of their Wagner Endowment. New Beginnings Angel Mission is a free store in Calumet. The organization aims to help members of the community …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school cross country today, local teams run at the Calumet Invitational at the Swedetown Trails. Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team is in Yankton, South Dakota for a match against Kansas Christian College this afternoon. MTU Taylor …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball yesterday… – Houghton at the Pulaski Invitational at Pulaski, Wisconsin – no report. – Calumet at the Cadillac Invitational – no report – Lake Linden-Hubbell finished second out of 10 teams at the Forest Park Invitational. …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school football last night… WestPAC – Calumet (2-1, 3-1) shut down Houghton (0-3, 0-4) 22-6. The Copper Kings scored all 22 points in the fourth quarter to come from behind. – L’Anse (3-0, 3-1) defeated Hancock (2-1, 3-1) …

Finland’s going to celebrate its 100th birthday later this year, and what better present than to learn to speak their language? Or, how about learning a traditional Finnish handcraft or exploring modern-day Finland? Answers to any or all of these questions can be found by enrolling in a community enrichment class …

By Mark Wilcox, News Writer, Michigan Technological University Preliminary enrollment figures required by the state of Michigan have been tabulated by Michigan Technological University. At 7,319 students, Michigan Tech marks a fifth straight year of enrollment growth. With 51 students more than last year, this is the fourth straight year Michigan Tech has …

By Jennifer Donovan, Director of News & Media Relations University Marketing & Communications Michigan Technological University The Parade starts at 11 a.m. in downtown Hancock.  It will cross the Portage Lift Bridge and march through downtown Houghton, winding up at the Dee Stadium, where a Multicultural Festival will begin at …