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Keweenaw County draws many visitors to the Upper Peninsula every year. And throughout the county, different forms of lodging options for visitors, including hotels, bed, and breakfasts as well as short-term rentals. Next month the Keweenaw County Planning Commission plans to review the county’s short-term rental ordinance. The county requests …

Mindtrekkers and UP work to support kids in staying curious and discovering new things. Yesterday thousands of middle school students from all over the western Upper Peninsula had the opportunity to discover hands-on science at the OneUP Copper Trail Festival. During the day kids got to learn from college students …

When Eric Ollis wanted to take his idea for a new business from concept to reality he had several decisions to make. Pack it in and not pursue the opportunity. Roll the dice and take the chance on his own. Or seek out a resource to help guide him past …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In girls high school basketball last evening…• Houghton outscored Gwinn 70-51. Clea Ollanketo led the Gremlins with 18 points. Danica Ryynanen added 14, Jacey Sleeman 12 and Ellie Hainault 10. Makayla Olson scored 29 for the Modeltowners.• Hancock defeated …

Throughout the school year, 31 backpack loads-up vehicles delivering bags of meals to schools in the Copper Country. Those meals help students stay healthy with a meal to eat over the weekend while away from school. During larger school year breaks though 31 Backpacks has a lot more food to …

Michigan Tech has received a 5 million dollar grant that will support the school’s chemical sciences building. The university has received a 5 million dollar outright grant from the Herbert H and Grace A Dow Foundation. The grant will support a series of renovations to the university’s chemical sciences building …

Across the state counties will need to soon make plans for managing recyclable materials. While many areas of the state do have some sort of recycling program. Michigan has set a goal to separate solid waste material more thoroughly and bring the state recycling rate above 40 percent. In preparation …

L’Anse will raise electricity and garbage rates for residents in the village. Considering recent rises in inflation, the village will increase electricity for the first time in three years. L’Anse will raise electricity rates by 7 percent, representing $6.29 added to a household’s bill each month. The garbage rate will …

Some may have logged online last night to place a last-minute order with Copper Shores Meals on Wheels for the group’s last day to purchase cookies with the holiday fundraiser. Well for those who think they may have missed out on the delicious fundraiser, Copper Shores says there is still …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In boys high school basketball last evening…• Houghton smothered Lake Linden-Hubbell 70-31. The Gremlins took command by outscoring the Lakes 22-2 in the second quarter. Luke Hill led Houghton with 33 points, and Lane Laux added 20. Gabe Popko …