July 5, 2017 — Peregrine falcons have returned to the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock again this year – the same nesting spot, but this year with a choice between new and familiar nests. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) installed two nest boxes at the Lift …
Read More »Summers Announces State House Candidacy
For the original story from ABC-10, click here. BARAGA — Ken Summers announced his candidacy for Michigan State Representative for the 110th House District amongst supporters at the Baraga County Lumber Jack Days Festival. Summers filed his affidavit in Lansing, MI on June 15 and has been touring the Western …
Read More »Delaware Mine Tours Celebrate 40 Years
The Delaware Mine operated between 1847 and 1887. Today, it serves as the Keweenaw’s oldest attraction. Tom and Lani Poynter have owned and operated the mine since its opening on July 5th, 1977. Tom Poynter said Little has changed over the past 40 years. “We’ve gone from guided tours years …
Read More »Sixty Years On: Still Flinging Frisbees
CALUMET—After six decades, Frisbee continues to make its mark in the Copper Country and around the world. Tournament featuring many different types of disc sports are held in countries all over the globe, and they can all trace their roots back to a small village on the shores of Lake …
Read More »Auto Pro, NMLB Earn Fast Pitch Wins – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ late comeback fell short, as they lost to the San Francisco Giants 5-4 last evening. Daniel Norris struggled again, giving up five runs on seven hits over just four innings. Warwick Saupold, Bruce Rondón and Shane Greene combined for …
Read More »Movie Magic Series Begins At Calumet Theatre
“Finding Dory” kicks off the Movie Magic Film Series at the Calumet Theatre on Wednesday, July 5 at 7 pm. Admission is $1 per person with fresh popcorn and concessions for sale. Kids 13 and under have a chance to win prizes including a bike. The friendly but forgetful blue …
Read More »SISU Challenge Coming Back
The SISU Challenge, a fundraiser put on by Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC Battalion, is returning this fall. The SISU Challenge is a 5k obstacle course along the Portage Waterway, taking place on September 2nd. Participants compete in teams of 3-5 to complete Crossfit inspired obstacles. All proceeds go to the …
Read More »Go On A Scientific Excursion Aboat Michigan Tech’s RV Agassiz
FREE scientific excursions aboard MTU’s research vessel Agassiz at Strawberry Festival, 1-6 pm, Saturday, July 8 at Chassell marina Make reservation online now CLICK HERE ‘How do scientists assess the health of Lake Superior’ is the focus of FREE scientific excursions that will be offered at the Strawberry Festival …
Read More »ThermoAnalytics Heating Up Following Paris Air Show
ThermoAnalytics is heating up. Literally. The software and engineering services company is celebrating their 21st birthday. President Keith Johnson said ThermoAnalytics branched off of Michigan Tech’s Keweenaw Research Center to be its own private enterprise in 1996. “We create the software for any thermal management use, predominantly automotive, defense, aerospace, …
Read More »Fulmer Guides Tigers Past Giants – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Michael Fulmer tossed eight solid innings, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3 yesterday. Fulmer gave up a run in the first. Detroit matched that run with a Victor Martinez homer in the second, then took the lead …
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