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Finlandia Finlandia University was the runner-up in the 2019-20 American Collegiate Athletic Association President’s Cup standings. The President’s Cup is calculated using a formula that awards points based on finishes in ACAA Championships, and strength of schedule ratings. UC Santa Cruz easily won the overall title, with first-place finishes for …

A 32 year old Hancock man was taken into custody by Houghton County Sheriff’s Deputies this morning, after being found slumped over in his car, in front of the sheriff’s office, with a needle on his lap. Authorities were alerted to the man, and when they responded, found the man …

In line with an amendment to the Michigan Constitution from 2018, absentee ballots for the August 4th primary election will go in the mail beginning today. Michigan voters will have multiple ways to make their voice heard for this election cycle. Voting methods include absentee ballot by mail, absentee ballot …

Since the country is still battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’ Tech’s testing lab, will be moving to the Great Lakes Research Center in July. The lab, which runs at the same safety level as a hospital run lab, is currently running from a classroom and lab in the Dow building. …

Governor Whitmer has extended the executive order, allowing e-signatures and remote notarizations, in order to avoid unnecessary in person contact, while the state battles the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer stated that encouraging the use of e-signatures and alternative means of notarization, will protect more people during this ongoing health crisis. The …

The Calumet Theatre has announced the return of their Movie Magic Series. Starting July 29th, you can bring the family out to catch Toy Story 4, for only $1 per person. Due to government mandates, only 175 tickets can be sold, so it’s recommended you get your tickets in advance. …

State Representative Greg Markkanen from Hancock, has called for state and federal authorities to stop delaying permits needed to move ahead with Canadian Oil Company Enbridge’s plans to construct a new tunnel and pipeline, which will carry crude oil under the Straits of Mackinac. He introduced a resolution in support …

Should the city of Houghton divert funding from the police department, and give it to social programs? Several young people who spoke at last night’s council meeting, seem to think so. One speaker even went as far as to question police departments as a whole. In light of recent events …

Finlandia The Finlandia University women’s hockey team has added another recruit. Kayla Savoie-Penton is a goaltender from Calgary. She’s transferring in from Liberty University, where she played on their ACHA hockey team. MLB Even as Major League Baseball begins to prepare for competition, more reports of COVID-19 infections are coming …

Meet Joe Brogan and Jim Gabe, the two candidates for Baraga County Sheriff running in the Republican primary August 4th. Because there is no announced Democrat, the primary winner will likely become the new sheriff. Copper Country Today is broadcast locally on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula each Sunday morning at 7:00 …