Serving areas at Michigan restaurants and bars must remain closed, after a federal court declined to intervene on Friday. The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association filed suit, saying that Michigan’s order closing their facilities was discriminatory. U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney disagreed, and declined to issue a temporary restraining order, …
Read More »Winter Carnival Logo Revealed
The 2021 Michigan Tech Winter Carnival Logo has been unveiled. This year’s theme will be “Our Favorite Cartoons for Snowy Afternoons.” The design by Molly McKenzie features a Husky watching a vintage television set. In a social media post over the weekend, the Blue Key Honor Society promised that the …
Read More »Small Business Saturday Coupon Deadline Today
Today is the deadline for businesses in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties to submit copy for their ads in the Small Business Saturday promotional circular. There is no charge to place your ad in the booklet, which will be distributed this Saturday. The promotion is organized by the Keweenaw Chamber of …
Read More »Local Woman Appointed to State Community Service Commission
A South Range resident has been appointed to the Michigan Community Service Commission. Governor Gretchen Whitmer named Darnishia L. Slade as one of eight members of the board, which coordinates and oversees volunteerism in the state. Slade is an instructor, graduate research advisor, and the manager of global engagement programs …
Read More »State Canvassers to Consider Michigan Vote Today
Michigan’s top two Republican legislators met with President Donald Trump at the White House Friday, and came away with their minds unchanged about the state’s election results. House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey released a joint statement saying, “We have not yet been made aware of …
Read More »Tech Hockey Falls at LSSU – Monday Sports Wrap
MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team opened its 100th season with a loss and a tie over the weekend. In Saturday’s scoreless game against Lake Superior State, Mark Sinclair stopped 21 shots in his Tech debut between the pipes. Mareks Mitens turned away 28 shots for the Lakers. LSSU earned …
Read More »Tech Hockey Opens Centennial Season with Tie – Sunday Sports Wrap
MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team opened its 100th season with a scoreless tie against Lake Superior State Saturday evening. Mark Sinclair stopped 21 shots in his Tech debut between the pipes. Mareks Mitens turned away 28 shots for the Lakers. LSSU earned the bonus WCHA standings point by winning …
Read More »Pistons Sign Four, Trade for One – Saturday Sports Wrap
MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team opens its season this weekend. The Huskies skate at Lake Superior State tonight at 5:07, and tomorrow afternoon at 3:07. The Michigan Tech Nordic ski team has unveiled its winter schedule. Eight weekends of competition will begin with the MTU Holiday Championships at the …
Read More »Copper Country Today – November 22, 2020
On this week’s Copper Country Today program, how did the pandemic affect our summer tourist season, and what are the prospects for winter? Todd VanDyke talked with Brad Barnett from the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau. Little Brothers will serve Thanksgiving dinners – but much differently than usual. Cathy Kass-Aten …
Read More »MTU Names Interim Honors College Dean
Adrienne Minerick will step in as interim dean of Michigan Tech’s Pavlis Honors College next year. Tech Today reports that she will fill the gap created when Lorelle Meadows retires at the end of January. Minerick’s current position as Dean of the College of Computing will be taken by Dennis …
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