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MI TRALE encourages public comment for the Ottawa National Forest’s proposed South Branch of the Orntonagon River Canoe Landing Project. The Ottawa National Forest has proposed creating a new carry-in canoe launch and parking area along a segment of the south branch of the Ontonagon River, formerly owned by UPPCO. …

The chickens haven’t come home to roost. Yet. Hancock’s city council opened last evening’s council meeting with a public hearing for its animal ordinance. The city will consider adopting a revised animal ordinance allowing up to four chickens on a resident’s property. Several residents expressed concern that allowing poultry within …

Houghton County has selected a new county administrator. Chelsea Rheault, current county director of finance will be sworn in as the county administrator on Monday. She and the former dean of Finlandia University’s marketing program Kevin Manninen were interviewed by the county board of commissioners. Rheault offers Houghton County an …

AARP Foundation and Portage Lake District Library partner to bring a Tax-Aide site to the Copper Country. But need a local leader to take on the site’s responsibilities. Recently the AARP Foundation and the Portage Lake District Library began working to develop a Tax Aide site in the Houghton. The …

The Gogebic Community College Foundation will honor six individuals during its 2024 Celebrations of Achievements banquet next week. Earlier in the year the GCC Foundation board of directors selected several individuals with connections to campus to honor as exemplified supporters of Gogebic Community College. The college will honor three alumni …

Houghton County will interview candidates for the administrator role today. In September county administrator Ben Larson resigned to move into the private sector. The county administrator assists in executing county actions for projects, and programs, and leads as a chief financial officer of the county. Last week the commission selected …

Opening day has finally come. The Keweenaw Co-Op will celebrate its grand move into downtown Hancock. The move onto Quincy Street from its location on Ethel Avenue marks a major move for the member-owned grocer after 50 years in the copper country. Starting as a pre-order bulk-buying club in 1973, …

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Schyler Perkins. Find the original story here. A Minnesota hiker and her husband thought they would end their three-day hiking trip around Isle Royale National Park without seeing one of the island’s famous moose. That is, until an unexpected visit brought …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… Houghton swept Iron Mountain 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-16). Laney Johnson had five kills, 24 assists and three aces. Emmy Pietila recorded 23 digs. Calumet dispatched Negaunee 3-0 (25-10, 25-20, 25-22). Allie Bjorn had …

Hancock Public Schools puts out a call for the community to participate in a focus group. Recently Superintendent of Hancock Public School Chris Salani invited parents, alumni, and the community to take part in a focus group. The school district seeks information and feedback to provide critical insights on strategic …