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Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers took an early lead, then outlasted the rain to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 last night. Ian Kinsler and Justin Upton hit solo homers in the first inning. They threatened in the second, but James McCann grounded into …

The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will host a Downtown Houghton Scavenger Hunt as a FUNdraiser for the library on Saturday, August 12, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Funds raised at this event will support library programs such as Storytime for kids, the Summer Reading Program, and …

Future Huskies to alumni and everyone in between gathered at Michigan Tech for a new experience called Family U. The program is a partnership between Alumni Engagement and Summer Youth Programs. In addition to offering a fun-filled day of learning, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement Erin Thompson said it also …

A Michigan gubernatorial candidate visited with the Houghton County Democrats Wednesday. Shri Thanedar immigrated to the United States in 1979 and became a citizen nine years later. Thanedar said he wants the voters to understand that he is not a traditional politician, but a scientist and a small-business owner. He …

When it comes to a new health care law, what is best for the residents of Northern Michigan? That’s what Congressman Jack Bergman says he is focusing on in the wake of the failure of the legislature to repeal and replace Obamacare. Bergman said, “What I’m focused on is making …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers outlasted two long rain delays, and shut out the New York Yankees 2-0 yesterday. Weather forced a 76-minute delay before the first pitch, and a more than three-hour delay in the eighth inning. In between those pauses, Jordan …

Houghton, MI. (August 1, 2017) – Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP), a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host Science on Tap! Pub Crawl on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in downtown Houghton. Attendees will hear from some of the Keweenaw’s scientists and researchers as they travel to various pubs and restaurants in downtown …

Michigan Tech is turning green in the name of kindness. Student Activities hosted an event called Plant-A-Palooza in the backyard of the Outdoor Adventure Program building to get people out and socializing. Attendees chose a cactus or succulent to plant and take home with them. Coordinator of Student Activities Rochelle …

Among the activities scheduled for this week’s Alumni Reunion at Michigan Technological University is a celebration of a half-century (more or less) of pep. The Husky Pep Band is celebrating its 50ish Anniversary throughout the Alumni Weekend. Past and present band members and Husky fans can check out the Pep …

Houghton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections officer Rudy M. Tikkanen recently completed a local corrections officer training academy held at Alpena Community College June 16, 2017. The four-week academy offers a comprehensive, interactive instruction program in various disciplines for local correction officers. Training topics include custody and security, defensive tactics, first …