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All trash and recycling carts have been delivered to residents in Houghton. Starting this week, all trash must be placed in the trash cart with the lid closed, and all recyclables must be placed in the recyclables cart with the lid closed as well. The carts must be put out …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers held off the Twins 6-4 yesterday. Detroit took command with a five-run fifth inning, powered by home runs from Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter. On a bullpen day, opener Will Vest gave up one run. Alex Lange surrendered three …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers fell 2-0 to the Twins yesterday. Each team collected just three hits. Joey Wentz turned in six innings, but took the tough loss. The Tigers visit the Twins again this afternoon. Detroit will use a series of relievers …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The effort continues to limit invasive species migration into Keweenaw bodies of water. Jade Stadler and Zoe Sterrif from the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area talk with host Todd VanDyke about what boaters and waterfront property owners can do to help. Hear the …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers shut down the Twins 7-1 last evening. Matt Vierling slammed two solo home runs, and Javier Báez hit a three-run shot. On a “bullpen” night, Mason Englert pitched the second and third innings, gave up the only Minnesota …

A Vollwerth’s delivery truck had a rollover accident yesterday on M-26 near the Ontonagon county line. A rear tire blew, shifting the contents of the truck, and the driver lost control, rolling into a ditch. The driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene.  One lane of traffic was …

Please remember that there will be traffic detours in Houghton and Hancock starting about 5:30 this evening for the parade. There will be no parking in downtown Houghton from 4 until 9 pm, when the parade is expected to end. There will be shuttles driving from near the Krist gas …

Helicopter rides are a great way to celebrate not only the lift bridge, which is what Bridgefest is all about, but also the beautiful sights and wilderness around us. Helicopter pilot Kyle Shortsleeve commented on the Bridgefest helicopter rides.  “This is my first time up in the UP and I’m …

Fencing is up, and construction crews are at work in downtown Hancock. Yesterday afternoon the Keweenaw Co-op brought together community stakeholders, and members of the grocer to hold an official ground breaking ceremony at the Co-op’s new location. The member owned grocer has operated in the area for fifty years. Starting …

Today marks the beginning of Bridgefest, and the days are packed with events:  Friday (June 16) Helicopter rides- tickets available on-site at Ramada Inn (10am-9pm) Kids on the Green at Quincy Green in Hancock (11am-6pm) Vendors on Waterfront, with food and beverages available (3pm-12am) Respawn Laser Tag at Ray Kestner …