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Not a lot of snow is now a problem for Michigan Tech students. Even though the start of the winter delivered less than typical, the Blue Key Honor Society assures that Winter Carnival will still include the month-long snow statue competition. Though delayed by a week, Blue Key President Joe …

Now that calendars are turned to 2024 some may choose to make a change in their life. New Year’s resolutions typically try to improve an individual’s quality of life. Whether that means improving life through physical health, eating more fruits or vegetables, or cutting things out like alcohol. “Slicing some …

UPDATE: The Hancock robotics competition originally scheduled for Saturday January 13th, has been postponed. The tournament will now take place on February 3rd. Throughout the year some students in copper country schools participate in robotics programs. These teams throughout the years have earned a top place at various tournaments locally, …

The votes have been cast and counted, and Copper Dog 150 organizers are proud to congratulate a Calumet youth for earning a place among the race’s history of featured artists. The Copper Dog 150 featured artist in 2024 is Washington Middle School student Jailyn Poshak, for their piece Happy Trails. …

Students from Michigan Tech are mourning the loss of fellow husky Kenneth Bragg, and his family who died December 30th in an explosion downstate. Now that students have returned to campus, the Michigan Tech pep band has planned a candlelight vigil for Kenneth Bragg. Bragg was a valued member of …

This afternoon the Keweenaw Community Action Agency will host a make-up food pantry. The community action agency’s drive-thru food pantry will make up for those who missed pick-up last week. The Keweenaw CAA’s food pantry today will begin at 1 pm, at the community action agency distribution center at 926 …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school boys basketball last night…• Calumet fell to Negaunee 63-31. Blake Tarvis, Alan Bjorn and Micah Pieti each scored eight for the Copper Kings. Jordan Guenette led the Miners with 18 points.• Hancock lost to Ishpeming 72-24.• …

Baraga County has been awarded a $300,000 grant to help develop its park at Point Abbaye. The award was announced at last night’s county board meeting by county clerk Wendy Goodreau, who said the money can be used for additional trails, parking and campsites. Commissioners commended Goodreau for her work …

At a brief meeting Monday evening, the L’Anse village council approved the sale of alcoholic beverages at the upcoming Winter Classic Old-Timer’s Hockey Tournament. Village President Ron Ervast noted that the tournament has quickly become a big winter event… It brings a lot of people into our community, so I …

Funeral services have been announced for former Hancock Mayor James Martin, who passed away Thursday at age 84. Martin was a Hancock native who joined the U.S. Navy following his high school graduation. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant, while serving on five different submarines. After leaving the service, …