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The vast majority of people who filled out Hancock’s online survey about recreational marijuana support the general concept of allowing it to be grown and sold commercially within the city. Results of the poll were presented by Mayor Pro Tem Will Lytle at last night’s Hancock City Council meeting. 70 …

Architectural schematics are complete, as the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City School District presses forward with renovations approved by voters in August. At its meeting Monday night, Superintendent Christina Norland told the Board of Education that the money from the bond sale has been received. The high school travel club shared information …

The date has been set for the next Raise the Woof Comedy Club. The evening of fun raises money for the Copper Country Humane Society. Mark your calendar for January 18th at the Orpheum in Hancock. Doors will open at 7:00, and the show, which typically features three comedians, will …

An Alpha man convicted of murdering his step-daughter will not get a new trial. 68-year-old Alfred Michael Saario was sentenced two years ago to a prison term of 25 to 40 years. At his trial, he claimed he shot 29-year-old Jamie Lee James in self-defense. There was a history of …

Finlandia The Finlandia University women’s basketball team lost 78-68 to Lawrence University last night. Mariah Austin and Carsyn Osterman led the Lions with 14 points. Casana Ryynanen and Harlee Froberg each added 13. Defender Daisia Knowles and goal keeper Sam Linteo have been named captains of the 2020 Finlandia University …

The Career and Technical Education programs offered by the Copper Country Intermediate School District continue to expand. At last night’s CCISD Board meeting, CTE Director Shawn Kolbus and welding instructor Tim Stites outlined a plan that will create new welding booths and fabrication space for students to use. Some machine …

The Hancock City Council will consider a federal equipment grant at its meeting tonight. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 in the council chamber. Council members will review the results of the marijuana survey that’s been posted on the city’s website. They’ll also address several resolutions, including one …

The Village of Calumet will continue to run its own police department. Tuesday night, the village council decided to post a part-time position. Village Manager Caleb Katz told us the new officer will work no more than 30 hours per week, and will be the only one on staff. The …

Kristin Hope Gromoske The body of a 17-year-old Menominee teenager has been found. Kristin Hope Gromoske was reported missing Monday, after friends and family had not seen her for several days. Menominee police confirm that her body was retrieved from the Menominee River yesterday afternoon around 3:00. No additional details …

Lundin Mining continues to ramp up production at the Eagle East development at its Eagle Mine in Marquette County. At a community update yesterday at the Mt. Shasta Restaurant in Michigamme, Eagle Mine External Affairs Director Matt Johnson said exploration continues within the Eagle East area. Discoveries there recently prompted …