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At its regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 4, Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees conferred 930 degrees, bring the 2015-16 total to 1,749 degrees—the largest number the school has ever conferred. The number outpaces the previous record of 1,709 set in 1983-84. “This demonstrates clearly that Michigan Tech is meeting …

Who knew science could be so much fun? The 2nd Annual Keweenaw Science and Engineering Festival has begun, featuring three days of hands-on activities based on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Most of the events all families to participate with their children, like the Family Engineering Day put on by …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Jordan Zimmermann’s first start since returning from the disabled list was a short one, as the Detroit Tigers fell to the Chicago White Sox  6-3 yesterday. Chicago scored once in the top of the first inning. Detroit got that run …

Calumet, MI – D.A. Glass America, Inc. has announced a change in ownership.  IIWS, Inc. has agreed in principle to acquire 100% of the company and has changed the name to OcuGlass, LLC effective immediately.  Current management will continue to operate the new company as the corporate structure moves forward …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house this month to showcase three master plan concepts being considered to replace features lost to Lake Superior wave erosion at F.J. McLain State Park in Houghton County. The 443-acre park is situated between Calumet and Hancock and features two miles …

After his campaign for Washington ended Tuesday, State Senator Tom Casperson will be headed back to Lansing. Around 6,000 votes separated Casperson and Jack Bergman in the First Congressional District GOP Primary. Casperson said that he received great support at the polls from his constituents in the Upper Peninsula, but …

Now that the primary elections are behind them, the winners are turning their focus toward November. Retired Lt. General Jack Bergman and former Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson were declared winners of their respective primaries on Tuesday. Johnson says his campaign will focus on showing how northern Michigan can …

Though the general election isn’t until November, the Houghton County Clerk already knows she’s staying on the job. That’s because Jennifer Lorenz of Pelkie won’t be facing a Republican challenger after defeating her opponent, Mary Beth Hodges of Lake Linden, in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday. Houghton County Clerk/Register of …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB J.D. Martinez’ pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning powered the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox last night. Martinez was activated from the disabled list earlier yesterday, after missing six weeks with a broken elbow. …

In Keweenaw County, District 5 Commissioner Randy Eckloff was narrowly defeated in the Democrat primary by Sandra Gayk–32 votes to 30. There is no Republican challenger so Gayk will win the seat on the Board of Commissioners in November. Proposals passing include the Courthouse—Jail Building and Grounds Millage Renewal, the …