Families will have an opportunity to see where fruits and vegetables come from Sunday, during the third annual Farm Tour Keweenaw. The tour is organized by the Keweenaw Co-op and the Portage Lake District Library. It’s self-guided, and features nine growers, spread out from Rice Lake almost to Misery Bay. …
Read More »MTU Celebrates K-Day
Many Michigan Tech students will be heading to Chassell Centennial Park for the annual K-Day celebration this afternoon. K-Day is designed to be both a fun afternoon, and an opportunity for students to meet representatives from student organizations. As many as 4,000 students are expected to enjoy food, music and …
Read More »VB Wins for Kings, Lakes, Jets and Huskies – Friday Sports Wrap
High School In high school volleyball last night… – Calumet blanked West Iron County 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-17). Molly Larson had 16 kills, and Cami Johnson had 32 digs. – Lake Linden-Hubbell downed Hancock 3-1 (20-25, 25-14, 25-12, 25-18). – Chassell v Dollar Bay-Tamarack City – not reported. – Jeffers …
Read More »Audit Uncovers Issues in Michigan Office of Great Lakes
A state audit has found problems in the management of the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes. Doug Ringler The report signed by Auditor General Doug Ringler rates the overall work of the office as “moderately effective.” It reported weaknesses, though, in the way the office monitored how grant money …
Read More »State Clarifies Plan for Flavored E-Cig Ban
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to ban flavored electronic cigarettes in Michigan has been clarified. While the initial release earlier this week said the ban would take effect immediately, that will not be the case. Instead, the state health department is preparing emergency rules that will prohibit the sale of flavored …
Read More »Winter Carnival Logo Revealed
Michigan Tech has released the logo for Winter Carnival 2020. The theme is “Discover What Shines from Prehistoric Times.” Winter Carnival will take place between February 5th and 8th.
Read More »M-26 Construction in Mason to Begin
Work continues to repair roads damaged in last summer’s Father’s Day Flood. Construction is scheduled to start today on M-26 at Forsman Road in the Mason area. M-26 will be reduced to one lane, controlled by flaggers or temporary stoplights. Forsman Road will be closed, with a detour posted. Houghton …
Read More »New Habitat Project Begins Tonight
Ground will be broken for the newest Copper Country Habitat for Humanity project tonight. A home will be built at 800 Champion Street in Houghton for Nikki Kaufman and her family. Much of the work will be performed by volunteers, including Kaufman herself. The goal is to have the exterior …
Read More »Portage Health Foundation to Be Honored Tonight
A Copper Country organization and a Marquette woman will be among those sharing the spotlight at the Governor’s Service Awards Ceremony tonight in Detroit. The organization is the Portage Health Foundation, which is being honored for its work in helping the Keweenaw recover from last year’s Father’s Day Flood. Through …
Read More »Keweenaw Classic Volleyball Tourney Opens Today – Thursday Sports Wrap
High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Calumet travels to West Iron County. – Hancock plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell. – Chassell visits Dollar Bay-Tamarack City. – Jeffers plays at Ontonagon. – L’Anse journeys to Westwood. – Baraga entertains Wakefield-Marenisco. – Ewen-Trout Creek visits Bessemer. The Hancock cross country team …
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