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The Hancock City Council begins its new schedule of twice-monthly meetings tonight. The council recently decided to expand the number of gatherings, in hopes of trimming back the length of the meetings, which have frequently stretched out to three hours or more. Tonight’s agenda includes a public hearing regarding some …

UPDATE: It was announced on January 11th that the MTU team had won the top prize in this competition. A team from Michigan Tech is competing in the finals of a NASA competition. The BIG Idea Challenge asked college students to develop technology to support NASA’s goal of exploring the …

The Houghton City Council will hold a work session this evening to discuss options regarding the proposed Lakeshore Drive Redevelopment Project.  No decisions are made at work sessions, but the public is invited to view the discussion, and comments from the public will be taken.  The meeting begins at 5:30. …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is admitting that her veto of a $220 million allocation for the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund will limit unemployment insurance in Michigan to 20 weeks, and not the 26 weeks she wanted. Republicans in the state legislature were able to tie the financial allocation to the …

Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Arts Projects Minigrants. The money comes from the Michigan Council for the Arts. The grants are administered by the Copper Country Community Arts Council. Non-profits, municipalities, libraries and K-12 schools in Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Gogebic and Iron Counties are eligible.  Grants …

UP Health System – Portage will kick off its series of community events for 2021 tonight at 6:00 with an online presentation called “A Healthier You.” Health professionals including dietitians, exercise specialists and physical therapists will explain how small steps can lead to big improvements in people’s health. Participants will …

MTU Michigan Tech’s Blake Pietila has been named National Goaltender of the Month for December by the Hockey Commissioners Association. A former MTU goalie has also been honored. Tony Esposito was named to the Western Collegiate hockey Association All-1960s Team yesterday. Esposito led the Huskies to the 1965 NCAA championship. …

You may have noticed that Downtown Houghton’s official greeter is missing in action. The Miner statue at Franklin Square that welcomes folks into the city’s downtown was hit by a car late Sunday night. The driver of the car wasn’t injured, but city officials say the miner was severely damaged. …

The manager of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is leaving. Tara Arens confirmed the news on social media yesterday, saying she will depart at the end of the month. The Chamber will hold its annual meeting next Wednesday. The virtual gathering will include the election of three board members. Log-in …

The partnership between the makers of Copper Queen whiskey and the Calumet Theatre has produced another dividend for the theatre. Copper Queen was originally brewed in Calumet in the early 20th century. Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville revived the historic brand two years ago, with a commitment to share proceeds …