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Copper Harbor is home to some new residents. Though these residents come from outside the area. While hiking recently in search of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow Citizen Scientist Brendan Leddy observed baby birds not previously in the location. The baby birds mark a significant change in the bird species’ behavior, …

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officers have found the source of the Greenland water spigot, advising the public to no longer drink water at the near by trail-side spigot. Though the agency will continue its search for a safe and viable well site. DNR officers were able to locate the …

Two Keweenaw Peninsula group have received grants from the MI HOPE program to help area residents rreedcue electric and heating costs in their homes. The Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency and Copper Country Habitat for Humanity were awarded a total of 750,000 dollars from the state of Michigan to become funding …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers cruised to a 6-3 win over the Pirates yesterday. Eduardo Rodriguez allowed two runs over seven innings, and earned the win. Riley Greene’s solo home run put Detroit on the board in the first inning. They took control with …

Verna Mize saved Lake Superior. Her fight was against illegal material dumping by mining companies has kept the water clean and safe for the basin’s residents. This weekend the local area will celebrate the local hero, with a triathlon involving the water Mize dearly protected. “She saved the lake. And …

The trend this summer across the Upper Peninsula has been hazy skies caused by wildfires in eastern Canada. Recently Michigan passed the anniversary of the state’s largest wildfire in the modern suppression era of firefighting. In 1976 the Walsh Ditch Fire burned over one hundred square miles in the Seney …

When service men and women come home after active duty sorting through veteran benefits can be difficult without the right help. Later today, Copper Country veterans affairs offices will host the Copper Country Veterans Resource Fair at the Calumet Colosseum. Some of the information available at the fair includes a …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers lost to the Pirates 4-1 last night. Matt Manning gave up four runs over six innings, and took the loss. Detroit’s only run came in the seventh, on an RBI single by Akil Baddoo. That quick series will wrap …

The final schedule has been released for this weekend’s Baraga County Fair. Preliminary activities begin Thursday evening, with the arrival and judging of small animals, and interviews with the queen candidates. Friday activities begin in earnest at 3:00, when the food and craft vendors open for business. Bounce houses for …

The City of Houghton Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying a motorcyclist. Houghton police are searching for a motorcyclist, recently seen in the area, for questioning regarding  traffic violations. The city of Houghton has posted photos of the motorcyclist on the city’s Facebook page. Copies of …