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Finlandia University released the following statement Friday afternoon concerning the suspension of five students earlier this week: The Finlandia University Conduct Board has upheld the appeal of the five students who were suspended on December 6. The University is now entering an internal investigation which will be completed within 10 …

An expelled Finlandia University student was arraigned in Houghton this morning. The former Finlandia University student and football player is facing a misdemeanor charge stemming from an alleged altercation with another student. Tajuante Anderson, 20, was charged with aggravated assault, which is punishable by a year in jail and a …

Most teenagers already know how to play video games and surf the web, but do they know how those activities are made possible? Hancock Middle school students took part in Hour of Code–a program in observance of Computer Science Education Week. MTU Associate Professor of Computer Science Charles Wallace said, …

LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) took part in a ceremony today commemorating Cora Reynolds Anderson, Michigan’s first female and first Native American state representative, who represented Baraga, Iron, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties from 1925-26. The building that houses the Michigan House of Representative legislative offices and committee rooms …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteer campground hosts for the 2017 camping season in Michigan state parks, recreation areas and rustic state forest campgrounds. Spend time in Michigan’s great outdoors, while engaging with park visitors. Volunteer campground hosts are responsible for 30 hours of service per week, …

Do you have concerns about Falling?  FREE program to be offered in January Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling?  Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall?  If so, A Matter of Balance: …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In boys basketball last night… – L’Anse defeated Houghton 55-37. – Hancock got past Ewen-Trout Creek 53-50. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City downed Jeffers 66-59. – Chassell smothered Baraga 76-29. – The Negaunee-Calumet game was snowed out. It will be …

Noteworthy, the Copper Country’s women’s barbershop chorus, will perform its annual Christmas concert at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock Thursday (Dec. 8) at 7:00pm. “A Noteworthy Christmas” also features a vocal ensemble from Hancock High School. There is no charge for admission, and a free-will offering will be taken …

For the original story, visit ABC-10’s website. “A more local, Cheers-type of atmosphere,” said General manager of Ojibwa Casino Don Wren’s on one of the sites’ the upcoming renovations. Wednesday was the groundbreaking ceremony for the Baraga Casino. The casino is spending $6.5 million on infrastructure upgrades and a face-lift. “A lot …

HOUGHTON, Michigan, December 6, 2016 – Mark your calendar, dig out your dancing shoes, and join us on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 for a collaborative holiday celebration with a cause! For a second year, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP), and Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) will …