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For 16 straight days, area students will be away from the classroom to celebrate Christmas, New Year’s, and all of the other holidays that make this time of year so special. For 31 Backpacks, that’s quite the challenge. Founders Laurel and Melissa Maki say they do not know the identities …

There’s no shortage of glass panes on campus buildings at Michigan Tech, and each window was a potential hazard for area birds. Students from the Michigan Tech Sustainability House teamed up with members of the Copper Country Audobon Society to help mitigate these risks by installing film over the glass. …

Before you head to the stores on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or fire up the laptop for Cyber Monday, consider setting aside a bit of that holiday budget for your favorite nonprofit. Giving Tuesday is scheduled for November 30th, and there are plenty of great organizations in the area …

High School In high school hockey last night… • Marquette scored three power play goals on the way to a 3-1 victory over Houghton. The first half of the game was scoreless. The Redmen picked up a goal midway through the second period, and another early in the third. Noah …

Lac La Belle Lodge Owner Troy Westcott says he respects and appreciates everything Black Bear, Inc. has done for his business. The company operates Mount Bohemia Ski Resort, which has brought in thousands of visitors from across the country to brave its unique backwoods downhill experience. Westcott says he is …

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly are looking for volunteers at their Calumet, Ontonagon, and Baraga locations to pull off Thanksgiving meal deliveries. Program Director Sarah Hoffman describes the roles that are available. If they want to do cooking, we could really use help in Baraga, Ontonagon, and Calumet …

Isle Royale is a wonder for adults, but even more so for kids. Being a long boat ride across Lake Superior, it is also one of the natural resources that area students may not know much about. Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association Membership Outreach Manager Susanna Ausema talks about …

L’Anse is getting a Christmas tree this year. The village has long been known for its elaborate Christmas decorations, but it’s been several years since the display has included a tree. At last night’s council meeting, village staffers confirmed that a nearly 30-foot high tree will be set up at …

Resident Craig Waddell asked Houghton’s Election Commission to consider the use of ranked voting at Monday’s meeting, and said a motion to consider support for the concept should be a part of the special election being held next May. The vote is being called to fill an open seat on …

High School In high school hockey tonight… • Houghton entertains Marquette. Coverage will begin at 6:10 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf. • Jeffers skates at Negaunee. College Hockey The Finlandia University men’s hockey team skates at Hamline University in Milwaukee tonight. College Basketball The Finlandia men’s …