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MakerFest 2024 Features More than Double the Innovators Tomorrow

The Superior FabLab returns with MakerFest 2024 at Houghton High School tomorrow. The full day of fun will celebrate creativity, innovation, and the community’s spirit. MakersFest immerses attendees in STEM-based creations and offers an opportunity to mingle with local STEM clubs. Tomorrow MakerFest will feature 21 unique innovators, more than …

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The Keweenaw Recognizes the Most Impactful Projects and People in 2023

Among the glitz and glam of award season, one region highlighted those that made a difference in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Last night the Keweenaw community hosted the area’s annual SparkPlug Awards to recognize major projects, impactful community members, and area businesses at the Memorial Union Ballroom on Michigan Tech’s campus. …

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Hancock Approves MDOT Contracts for Work on North and Prospects Streets and Minnesota Street

Hancock’s city council move forward with approving several important items at last night’s March meeting. Hancock will have two large street projects begin this summer repairing North and Prospects streets near the County Fairgrounds. The project will need to start in time says city manager Mary Babcock so that work …

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Margaret Kempainen’s Review Hearing Moved to Monday

A court hearing scheduled in 97 District Court for Margret Kempainen has been rescheduled. Originally set for a review hearing tomorrow, Kempainen’s time in court was moved to next Monday. The hearing will start and 9 am with Judge Nicholas Daavettila presiding. Kempainen was arrested in late 2023, with her …

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Michigan DNR Announces Two April Public Input Dates for Mineral Leases in Menominee and Baraga Counties

Michigan Department of Natural Resource will hold two public input opportunities for two metallic mineral leases for the Keweenaw Land Association and Aquila Resources USA. Michigan DNR has received a mineral lease application from Aquila Resources USA, that requested the mineral rights to 406.67 acres in Menominee County. The DNR …

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A&S Industrial to Receive a Best Small Business Award from the Small Business Development Center

Eleven Michigan businesses will receive Best Small Business awards at the 20th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala in May. Including one business from Chassell. The Small Business Development Center Best Small Business Awards a selected by regional offices, and demonstrate significant success in growth and community impact. In …

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Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival Featuring Music from Detroit Native Kris Johnson

Michigan Tech’s ensemble of terrific jazz players was started in large part by Don Keranen. He is a celebrated former university music director and the man behind the school’s jazz program. Today the festival honors Don’s memory by showcasing the amazing talents of Michigan Tech students through three entertaining performances. …

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One Person was Injured in a Single Car Accident Near the Portage Lake Golf Course

One man was injured in a single-car accident on US – 41 near the Portage Lake Golf Course yesterday. At approximately 11:45 am  MSP Troopers arrived at the scene of a vehicle accident on US – 41 between Waylene Road and Denton Road. Troopers say that the 70-year-old male driver …

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Pistons Fall to Pacers – Thursday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In girls basketball tournament semifinals at the Breslin Center… • Ishpeming will face Fowler in one Division Four game today at 5:30. Frankfort and Kingston will meet in the other semifinal at 7:30. • Negaunee will play Detroit Edison …

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Michigan Tech Plans to Collect Ticks Again in 2024 to Study the Spread of Tick-borne Illnesses

A windy cold day like today will certainly keep the ticks away. Ticks are tiny arachnids that are commonly found outside, especially as regions warm up to springtime weather. Michigan is home to five tick species, one of which can carry Lyme disease. The two types of ticks most commonly …

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