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Break Out the Denim Tuxedos for the Up-Cycled Fashion Show

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Tonight the Up-Cycled Fashion shows off 30 local fashion designers will put their skills to the test. And will create new original designs out of up-cycled fabrics or other materials. The show’s theme this year is Indigo Mood, and will have the designers …

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Building a Community One Family at a Time

One Year ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. And as the world’s eyes turned toward Kiev last February, some Upper Peninsula residents quickly formed a group to support Ukraine and their citizens. Yoopers for Ukraine organizer, Nadija Packauskas, says that a year later the status on the ground in Ukraine is resistance. …

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Houghton Sues Walmart Over Property Tax Dispute

The legal war between the City of Houghton and Walmart is heating up. The skirmish began when the world’s largest retailer, owned by the world’s richest family, challenged the assessment on its Houghton location. In a case filed against the city with the Michigan Tax Tribunal in 2018, the company …

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Keweenaw Residents Appointed to State Boards

Two Copper Country residents have been appointed to state boards by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Ryan Laporte, of Houghton, will serve on the Michigan Trails Advisory Council. Laporte  is the operations manager for Northern Hardwoods, and the president of the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club. He will represent offroad vehicle owners and U.P. …

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Hebert Leads WestPAC Girls Hoops All-Stars – Friday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlights scores for more game details. High School All of yesterday’s high school athletic events were snowed out. The high school hockey tournament regional semifinals will be made up tonight at the SDC.• Houghton faces Jeffers at 5:30.• Calumet takes on Hancock at 7:30.Coverage will begin at …

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Finlandia University Faculty Art Exhibit Rescheduled for Inclement Weather

Due to inclement weather this evening, Finlandia University plans to reschedule the International School of Art and Desgins Faculty Exhibit reception. Professors used a variety of artistic mediums to create their collections including photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics and more. The Finlandia Faculty Art Exhibit will be open to the public …

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Sparkplug Awards are Just One Week Away

In just one week, a crowd will gather at the memorial union building on Michigan Tech’s Campus, to award the Keweenaw Peninsula’s Sparkplugs. After much careful consideration, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, and their partners, recently announced the nominees for this year’s awards; Narrowing the field down to 100 candidates …

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Winter Storm Causes Closings

A Winter Storm Warning continues across the entire region, with heavy snowfall and brisk winds making driving treacherous. The Keweenaw Peninsula can expect an additional 6 to 10 inches of snow today. Northeasterly winds could gust to 25 or 30 miles per hour along the shoreline, causing drifting and areas …

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Waara Gets High Mark from Houghton Council

Houghton city council members who frequently find themselves at odds have found one thing they agree on. They like their city manager. Eric Waara’s annual evaluation was revealed at last night’s meeting, with a 92 percent satisfactory rating. Waara noted that public works employees did a great job over the …

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Barrell Survives – Baraga Ice Melt Contest Continues

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ice Melt Contest is still underway. Deteriorating ice early this week left the orange barrel stranded on an ice floe on Keweenaw Bay, just offshore south of Baraga. Later, it disappeared from view from US-41. Mary Mervar at the Chamber office said they …

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