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The City of Houghton held their second forum with the parking consultants last night. This meeting was for the public, with the morning forum yesterday, for business owners. Andrew Baglini, from Walker Consultants, explained what time downtown Houghton sees the most need for parking, based on his firm’s research. One …

NHL The Detroit Red Wings have added some goaltending depth. The Wings have signed Victor Brattstrom out of Sweden to a two-year entry-level contract. Brattstrom was their sixth-round draft pick in 2018. Detroit’s top farm team, the Grand Rapids Griffins, also re-signed former Ferris State goalie Pat Nagle. Finlandia The …

The Baraga County Fair has been cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair has relied heavily on donations and community support, since the state stopped funding county fairs back in 2010. In a post from their Facebook page,  they have decided not to ask community members, who …

The City of Houghton held the first of two focus groups with the consultants for the new parking structure this morning. The morning focus group was for business owners who’s revenue depends on adequate parking downtown. Andrew Baglini from Walker Consultants, explained what they’ve done so far. He also had …

The City of Houghton holds their focus groups with the parking consultants today. The first meeting is at 9am, while the second one takes place at 5:30pm. A link to join the morning meeting and give feedback, is here.  To join by phone, dial 1 312 626 6799 and enter …

It’s been a little over a month since the DNR suspended open burning across the state, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. They have announced they will begin issuing burn permits again. Fire Section Supervisor, Dan Laux said they’re going to issue permits based on local fire risk and …

The Upper Peninsula Honor Flight is looking for both veterans and letters for Honor Flight 18, taking place on September 23rd, from Delta Counties Airport in Escanaba. The Honor Flight program began in 2011,  and takes a group of approximately 80 veterans to Washington DC for a one day trip, …

In an email sent to parents, Superintendent of the Hancock School District, Steve Patchin outlined a new program aimed at helping families who receive free or reduced cost lunches, make sure their kids have enough to eat, through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic EBT Program, will provide temporary funding for …

Michigan Tech’s College of Business recently held their Husky Investment Tournament, which drew over 300 high school business students from the region. Students were competing for a cash prize and scholarships to Michigan Tech. Teams of three to four students, used a virtual stock trading tool, and College faculty led …

MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team has signed up another Pietila. Former Hartland High School defenseman Jed Pietila will join the Huskies next fall. Pietila posted 29 points in 44 games the past season with the Austin Bruins of the NAHL. He will join cousins Blake Pietila, Logan Pietila and …