Another march supporting the Black Lives Matter movement took place Saturday on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. It wasn’t as big as previous marches, but it remained peaceful, according to the Houghton Police Department. What brought the marchers to the bridge for the 4th straight weekend, were several things, in …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library Begins Step 3 Of Phased Reopening
*UPDATE* Masks ARE required. Keweenaw Report misread the original press release. Apologies for any inconvenience. The Portage Lake District Library is moving into Step 3 of their phased reopening. Director Dillon Geshel. Masks are not required, but will be available if you’d like to wear one. No more than 50 …
Read More »Patriotic Party On The Point Saga Heats Up
*UPDATE* This morning Russ and Betsy Smith, owners of Baby E’s BBQ have contacted Keweenaw Report, and have stated they are backing out of the event. In the ongoing “Patriotic Party on the Point” Saga, Steve Klein, Chief of the Tamarack City Volunteer Fire Department, stated in an email to …
Read More »Wings Fall to Fourth in NHL Lottery – Monday Sports Wrap
NHL The worst the Detroit Red Wings could have done in Friday’s National Hockey League draft lottery was wind up with the fourth overall pick – and that’s what happened. It was the fourth straight year in which Lady Luck failed the Wings, and they wound up lower in the …
Read More »Black Lives March On The Bridge Tomorrow
If you’re passionate about social justice, you’re invited to the bridge tomorrow at 1pm, for a Black Lives Matter March. The marchers will meet at the Upper Parking Deck behind The Den, then proceed to the bridge. Masks are encouraged.
Read More »Drive Through COVID-19 Testing Offered Next Week
When it comes to COVID-19 testing, the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and the Marquette County Health Department are coming to you. They will be offering drive through testing next week, at the following locations, on Tuesday, from 10:15am until 2pm, you can stop …
Read More »Patriotic Party On The Point Update
Erik Kiilunen, a local business owner, who started the “All Business is Essential” movement, has been working hard, to make sure the Keweenaw has a Fireworks display for the 4th of July, after all the area events were cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizer Erik Kiilunen. Next …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order For Professional Sports To Return To Michigan
Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, allowing the return of professional sports in Michigan, without fans. The order comes after Major League Baseball announced a shortened, 60 game season, will start on July 24th. The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to report to Comerica Park for spring training by July …
Read More »Judge Temporarily Shuts Line 5 Down
It’s official, Line 5 is temporarily shut down, after a judge granted a motion filed by Attorney General Dana Nessel, for Canadian Oil Company Enbridge to cease all activity on the Line 5 pipeline, which carries crude oil and natural gas under the Straits of Mackinac. Damage to the pipeline’s …
Read More »Calumet Theatre Reschedules Erik Koskinen’s Show Again
Will the third time really be the charm? That’s the question, after the Calumet Theatre has had to reschedule Erik Koskinen’s show for the second time. The new date is set for September 26th. This is the third date for the show, which was originally scheduled for the theatre’s 120th …
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