The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team was busy last week. On Wednesday, detectives received information that a known drug user recently purchased some household products that could be used in combination to manufacture methamphetamine. The suspect was located at a cabin in Ishpeming Township. He was arrested for possession of …
Read More »MTU Hockey Stuns MSU – Monday Sports Wrap
MTU Blake Pietila stopped 43 shots, as the Michigan Tech hockey team upset sixth-ranked Minnesota State 3-1 last night. Logan Ganie put the Huskies on the board late in the first period. Eric Gotz’ power play tally early in the second was the game-winner. The Mavericks didn’t solve Pietila until …
Read More »Tech Hockey Opens Delayed Series Against MSU Tonight
WCHA Michigan Tech’s hockey games will host Minnesota State tonight at 6:07 and tomorrow at 5:07. NFL The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears today. Kickoff is at 1:00 on 99.3 The Lift. Running back D’Andre Swift has been listed as doubtful for today’s contest. He’s recovering from a concussion. …
Read More »Copper Country Today – December 6, 2020
On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with two Alcoholics Anonymous leaders about maintaining sobriety in the holiday season during a pandemic. And, on Finnish Independence Day, Jim Kurtti from the Finish-American Heritage Center shares what freedom in the motherland meant to Finnish immigrants in the Keweenaw. …
Read More »NMU Hockey Cancellations Mount
WCHA Northern Michigan University has canceled next weekend’s hockey series against Minnesota State University. The Wildcats have been unable to start their season because of COVID-19 issues. Michigan Tech’s hockey games against Minnesota State this weekend have been pushed back. The Huskies will host the Mavericks tomorrow at 6:07 and …
Read More »MTU Launches Food Waste Compost Effort
Michigan Tech has begun composting its food waste. Tech Today reports that a composting unit has been installed in the Wadsworth Hall kitchen. It’s about the size of a washing machine, and can process up to 250 pounds of food in a 12-to-15-hour cycle. The result is a dry, granular …
Read More »Recovered Hawk to Be Released Saturday
A young red-tailed hawk will be released back to the wild Saturday near L’Anse. Officials from the Chocolay Raptor Center say the hawk was rescued in that area just over a month ago. It was unable to fly. An exam by raptor rehab expert Beth Maata revealed that the hawk …
Read More »Mass City/Greenland Christmas Celebration Saturday
Mass City and Greenland will welcome Santa with a parade of lights Saturday. Area residents are invited to decorate their vehicles, and meet at the Mass City Fire Department at 5:45. Santa will lead the parade to Greenland, and will then greet children in a safe, drive-by format at the …
Read More »NMU Seeks Alumni Award Nominees
The Northern Michigan University Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its annual alumni awards program. Graduates will be honored during the 2021 Homecoming celebration in four categories…• The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor.• The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes graduates who have notable professional achievements on a local or …
Read More »Rollout of Preliminary Houghton Lakeshore Drive Proposal Set
The public could get its first look at Houghton’s proposed Lakeshore Drive Redevelopment Project on December 15th. The Houghton city council, planning commission and downtown development authority have scheduled a joint meeting. The actual purpose of the session is to fulfill a requirement set by a program that maintains the …
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