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Little Gem Community Center invites the community to learn about fungi with a fun guy. Next month The Little Gen Community Center in Lake Linden will host a mushroom-growing workshop with Keweenaw Mushroom owner Zack Osborn. Mushrooms offer the body macronutrients that support a healthy immune system, as well as …

Two non-profit organizations in the Keweenaw Peninsula collaborate to coat the Copper Country. For several years the Copper Country Angel Mission has organized its coat campaign to supply free coats to residents in the western Upper Peninsula. Last year the group renamed the program Coat the Copper Country to show …

The Copper Country cares for its neighbors. This weekend Hancock hosts the community’s annual Make A Difference Day. The city has organized several project sites around town and in city parks. The projects work to clean up any trash and leaves on the ground, and generally improve spaces. Downtown Development …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball this evening… Hancock plays at Houghton in the annual Copper Spike Match. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf. Calumet visits Jeffers. Dollar Bay-Tamarack City journeys to Watersmeet. …

Four Copper Country elementary schools join the Blue Cross Blue Shield Building Health Communities Program. The 16-year-old program has impacted more than 57,000 students in the state and creates healthier school environments through physical and emotional initiatives to reduce childhood obesity, prevent chronic diseases, improve academic performance, and address mental …

Michigan awards 6.5 million dollars to municipalities improving shared space infrastructure. On Tuesday the Governor’s office announced 27 Michigan towns will receive a portion of 6.5 million dollars as a part of the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant program. The program funds projects that will improve plazas, sidewalks, curbs, streets, …

Everyone wants to age with grace. But learning some tips for controlling anxiety, and stress and improving brain function can always help. Next week the Portage Lake District Library hosts the Houghton County SNAP Veterans Outreach and MSU Extension program aimed to help older residents learn about strategies for stress …

This story was produced by My UP News Anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here. This week is America’s Safe Schools Week. The week raises awareness among schools and communities about creating safe and positive educational environments for students and staff. State Superintendent  Michael Rice says improving the health, …

MDOT plans to reopen roundabouts in Ishpeming today following a major project along US-41 and M28. The Michigan Department of Transportation has worked throughout the construction season to create new infrastructure on US-41/ M28 through Ishpeming at the roundabouts. The department will remove temporary traffic signals at the highway intersection …

Some Baraga County residents will lose power starting at 6 pm. ATC power utility has notified the community the company will conduct a power shut-off starting at 6 pm Wednesday, and ending at 6 am Thursday. The company says crews will work to replace old power line poles, to ensure …