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Nearly a year after the ribbon cutting for the Department of energy’s Regional testing center program at Michigan Tech’s Advanced Power Systems Laboratories Senator Debbie Stabenow was able to make an in person appearance and take a tour of the facility. Michigan Tech University researchers and students at the Advanced …

This summer Hancock Public Schools have had a shakeup in leadership. Though following last night’s special meeting,  the district should see stability going forward. In June then Superintendent Steve Patchin tendered resignation from his position. An agreement to stay on with Hancock could not be reached in a follow up …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers lost to the Twins 9-3 last night. Minnesota teed off early against Joey Wentz, scoring eight runs on 10 hits over the first three innings. Nick Maton’s three-run homer in the ninth prevented the shutout. The Tigers host the …

Michigan Tech and researchers with a Canadian organization are leading the exploration into preventing further spread of a fatal tree disease. Researchers from Michigan Tech University, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry of Canada are studying the spread of Oak Wilt, a fungal disease that often decimates forests. …

This summer has been quite special for Fort Wilkins historic state park. The fort was built in 1844 to order in the Keweenaw Peninsula during the copper rush in the late 19th century. Then in 1923 after the fort was decommissioned for military use, the fort became a state park. …

As the summer rolls along, so do the Keweenaw ATV club’s projects. Over the summer the Keweenaw ATV club hosts gatherings in the community, trail-side ride days, and picnic. But more often you’ll find club members out on the ATV trails having fun and maintain the trail system. But some …

The special meeting has moved to the cafeteria of Hancock Public Schools. The meeting will still start at 5 pm. The Hancock Public Schools Board of Education will call a special meeting this evening. The board will discuss three large action items including the open vacancy on the school board, …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB Matt Manning struggled, as the Tigers lost 10-6 to the Rays yesterday. Tampa Bay put up five runs over the first two innings, and scored three more before Manning left in the sixth. Kerry Carpenter had three hits for Detroit, including …

Morgan Fish of L’Anse reigned over this weekend’s Baraga County Fair as the 2023 Fair Queen. Fish was crowned Friday evening, as the fair got underway. She will be a junior at L’Anse High School this fall, and is the daughter of Beth and Joe Fish. Cassie Kujansuu served as …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Finnish Consul General Jarmo Sareva for a discussion about the nation from which many Copper Country residents trace their ancestry. Listen to the conversation here. As efforts continue to honor 1913 Copper Strike leader “Big Annie” Clemenc with a …