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Baraga County, the Village of L’Anse & L’Anse Township are working with the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) to update each respective five – year recreation plans. Members of the public can have a voice in the planning effort by responding to a short survey. Online responses …

Election season is heating up, and campaign events are rolling out throughout the region. Congressional district one democratic challenger, Dr. Bob Lorinser visited with supporters last Friday at the Orpheum Theater. Lorinser expressed his thoughts on the importance of the intersection between education and public health, from his experience during …

This year’s Houghton County Fair is in the books. At the demolition derby yesterday, Josh Benson took first place, with Tim Carlson second. Cooper Parkila won the consolation match. Clint Van Alstine claimed the Best Hit award, and DJ Paavo’s car was voted Best Decorated. See full results here. At …

Gasoline prices could take a spike upward in Michigan, following a fire at a refinery in Indiana last week.  The electrical fire at the BP Whiting Refinery was put out quickly, but power had to be turned off at sections of the facility, requiring a partial shutdown. A statement from …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional details. MLB The Tigers opened up a 9-0 lead over the first six innings, then held on to take a 9-8 victory over the Rangers yesterday. Detroit’s early outburst was powered by two Kerry Carpenter doubles, a double and a home run by …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program… • Aspirus Physician’s Assistant Andy Tait talks with host Todd VanDyke about getting kids back into the school routine, and keeping them healthy and well-balanced. Listen to the discussion here. • Is this the time to start your kids in music lessons? Host …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional details. College Soccer The Michigan Tech soccer team scored twice in the second half, and blanked Saint Cloud State 2-0 Saturday. Haley Ruiter and Alyvia Sanom found the net for the Huskies, with Sanom scoring off a pass from her twin sister, Makenna. …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional details. High School In high school football last night… • Calumet fell at Gladstone 42-13. The Braves scored on their first five possessions. Calumet found the endzone late in the first half when Aksel Loukus hit Amar Patterson with a 45-yard halfback option …

The Houghton County Fair is underway, and judging has wrapped up for this year’s awards. Houghton county residents represented themselves well, with incredible needlework, art, baking, floriculture, and horticulture. This year’s Exhibitor of the Year goes to Cathy Isaacson, of Mohawk, who won best in show for both knitting and …

After a four year hiatus, Soberfest returns to Kesterner Park this weekend. Lead Organizer Deb Barna, says she started the event as a time and place for the community to gather, without the influence of alcohol or other substances. And she recognizes that many events throughout the summertime involve alcohol, …