Summer 2021 is set to see the return of a Copper Country staple to its events calendar. Bridgefest will be Father’s Day weekend, June 17th-20th, brought to you by Keweenaw Chevrolet Buick GMC. As expected, when an auto dealership is involved, there will be plenty of horsepower on display, new …
Read More »Snowmobiler injured in crash Saturday near Gay
Just after three on Saturday afternoon, the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a snowmobile accident involving a 22-year-old Wisconsin man. Keweenaw Off Road Rescue, which is a joint operation between law enforcement and the Ahmeek Village Volunteer Fire and Rescue, among others, was able to treat the …
Read More »Calumet economic development could be community funded
Main Street Calumet and the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance are hosting an exploratory meeting Thursday evening virtually about the potential to create a “Friends and Family” fund to spur rehabilitation of the village’s historic downtown district. Leah Polzien says the model has proven successful in other Michigan communities, such as …
Read More »Area restaurants welcome return of indoor dining
Monday marked the return of indoor dining for area bars and restaurants for the first time in over two months. Gino’s owner Daryl Williams says the 25 percent capacity limit won’t save a business, but it can supplement those who successfully found ways to navigate the hardships of the past …
Read More »COVID-19 Update
Only 11 new COVID-19 cases were reported across Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties since last Thursday. Two deaths were also noted. The number that stands out in the report is the amount of recoveries. Houghton had 76 by itself, with Baraga and Keweenaw chipping in eight combined. UPDATED NUMBERS FOR …
Read More »Pistons Sidelined – Tuesday Sports Wrap
High School The Houghton High School swim team competes at Ishpeming this afternoon. College Hockey The Michigan Tech hockey team skates at Ferris State University tonight. It’s the first of two make-up games for a series that was missed earlier this season when the Huskies recorded some positive COVID-19 tests. …
Read More »Woman seriously injured at Canyon Falls
According to a press release from the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call Friday concerning a woman falling from a cliff at Canyon Falls. Two people located her body in the water and pulled her out, while placing a call to 9-1-1 around 11 AM. Medical personnel at …
Read More »Tough weekend for area snowmobile club
A fire and an extraction on consecutive nights ensured this past weekend will be one the members of the North Country Snowmobile Club in Ontonagon never forget. Through the eventful stretch, the group was able to stay in the right frame of mind, channeling Bruce Willis’ Detective John McClane on …
Read More »GameStop saga exposes flaws in alternative brokerage model
There is an old maxim that if something is being offered for free, the product isn’t a social media service like Facebook or Twitter, it’s actually you. That old saw has found its way to the forefront in many privacy debates over the past decade. It has now made its …
Read More »New groomer purchased for Maasto Hiihto trails
The Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club worked diligently last summer with several local groups, both public and private, to secure a new groomer for area trails. The equipment got its first use in January. Groomers typically cost around $35,000, so the club teamed with the City of Hancock, Portage Health Foundation …
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