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The long-delayed Copperwood Mine project in northern Gogebic County has taken a step forward. Owner Highland Copper says it has received all the permits necessary to break ground. In its quarterly report released last week, officials noted the beginning of actual construction will still depend on financial market conditions, and …

High School In baseball today, the Division Four District quarterfinals will be played at Ironwood… • Lake Linden-Hubbell takes on Wakefield-Marenisco. • L’Anse faces Jeffers. • Hancock plays Ironwood. In regular season softball this afternoon… • Houghton entertains Westwood in a make-up game from April 21st. Coverage will begin at …

NHL The NHL Eastern Conference semifinals will end this evening, as the Hurricanes host the Rangers. That set is tied 3-3. The winner will face the Lightning in the Eastern Conference final beginning Wednesday. The Western Conference final between the Oilers and Avalanche begins tomorrow. NBA The Celtics edged the …

College Track An unfortunate mishap dropped Michigan Tech runner Clayton Sayen to an 11th-place finish in the 1500-meter finals at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships Saturday. Late in the race, Sayen appeared to be headed for at least a top-five finish when he was involved in a …

College Track Michigan Tech runner Clayton Sayen will compete in the 1500-meter final at the NCAA Division II Championships this afternoon. The Houghton High School grad was the seventh-fastest qualifier of the 12 who made the final. College Soccer The Finlandia University men’s soccer team has added a new recruit. …

Tonight, members of the community are gathering at Bridgeview Park to observe a moment of silence for the 21 victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting. The event will start gathering at 5:30 pm, followed with a 20 minute vigil. Demonstrators will then begin to march along the Portage Lake …

Houghton is preparing for the cruise lines to start coming in next week. Everyone is exited and a little nervous to see everything go off without a hitch. As the summer progresses, City Manager Eric Waara anticipates the process of getting passengers off the boat and onto shore will go …

Human trafficking steals freedom from individuals, families and communities for the purpose of profits. The issue affects all races, creeds, ages, and demographics, and some more than others. Four out of five native women will be a victim of a violent crime (i.e. rape, murder, trafficking, abduction, sexual assault) during …

Local high school seniors will begin to receive their diplomas tonight. Commencement ceremonies will begin at 6:00 at Jeffers High School, and at 7:00 at Calumet, Houghton, Lake Linden-Hubbell and Baraga. Hancock seniors will be saluted with a parade on Quincy Street tomorrow morning at 9:00. Graduation will follow at …

The Hancock Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for this afternoon at 12:30. The agenda includes the hiring of a new math teacher, and board approval for armed school resource officers in district buildings and on district properties. There will be time for public comment.