The Quincy Mine hoist draws many eyes to the top of Quincy Hill. But a new art installation will bring eyes to the other side of US-41. Yesterday the Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Park Advisory Commission, and artist Kasey Koski unveiled four new statues highlighting the Quincy Dryhouse Ruins. …
Read More »UPAS sends community leaders home with inspirational ideas
Over the last couple of years, many communities around the Copper Country have begun work toward developing more accessible spaces around town. The need for recreation and spaces in a community that is accessible to all people regardless of mobility is large. But through important conversations, community leaders can better …
Read More »Michigan DNR Encourages Planting New Trees in the Fall
This story was produced by My UP News Anchor Rebecca Bartleme, find the original story here. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources suggests planting new trees in the fall. My UP News correspondent Rebecca Bartleme shares steps to take when adding a tree to your property. Here are some …
Read More »Houghton Cross Country Sweeps Strom Invitational – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… Hancock swept Iron Mountain 3-0. Lake Linden-Hubbell blanked Ontonagon 3-0 (25-15, 25-10, 25-16). Cleo Milkey had eight kills for the Lakes. Pelli Fortin had three kills and three blocks. Payton Goldsworthy had nine …
Read More »Junior Achievement of Michigan Great Lakes opens office in Ishpeming
The Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes launches a new Upper Peninsula office. On Monday the Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes announced it has opened a new office in Ishpeming called the JA of the Upper Peninsula. Last week the office held a special lunch and launch …
Read More »MSP Calumet and the Copper Country Stuff a Blue Goose to fight food insecurity
Michigan state police don’t just protect their community. They serve as well. Yesterday MSP Calumet Post troopers held the first of a series of Stuff a Blue Goose events at Tadych’s Marketplace in Houghton. The program asks customers to donate ten dollars, toward twenty dollars worth of food. The police …
Read More »The 5th Annual Baraga Fall Color Tour brings in visitors from far away to explore fall colors
This story was produced by My UP News’ Multimedia Journalist Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is set to host its fifth annual guided ATV waterfall tour around Skanee and Arvon Township on September 28. This year, the tour is capped at …
Read More »Copper Country Suzuki Association purchases property in Dollar Bay
The Copper Country Suzuki Association purchases a former Dollar Bay church to continue providing music lessons to the Keweenaw community. During the past 50 years, the Copper Country Suzuki Association relied on the generosity of churches and other area nonprofit organizations to find spaces for music lessons. This a …
Read More »Houghton honors a long-time friend of the community
Houghton honors a long-time friend of the community, Betty Chavis. Last night the city council declared September 28th, 2024 as Betty Chavis Day in Houghton. Chavis has been a friend to the community since moving to the area to work with Michigan Technological University in 1989. “This is a proclamation …
Read More »Tigers Inch Closer to Playoffs – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… Hancock journeys to Iron Mountain. Lake Linden-Hubbell welcomes Ontonagon. Jeffers plays at L’Anse. In cross country today… Houghton, Calumet, Hancock and Jeffers will be among the teams competing at Ishpeming’s Tracy Strom Invitational. Dollar …
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