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As the new school year begins, education achievement test results from last year showed few gains statewide, and some slippage. In grades three through seven, fewer than half of students tested as “proficient” or “advanced” in reading. Only 35 percent of fifth through seventh graders tested as “proficient” or “advanced” …

If you see people wading in the Sturgeon River over the next few days, they’re not fishing. They’re looking for lamprey larvae. Young lamprey live in the sand and silt at the bottom of Great Lakes tributaries for several years between the time they hatch, and the time they are …

Artist booth applications are available for the 43rd annual Poor Artists Sale. The Poor Artists Sale is a juried art fair that will be held at the CLK Gymnasium on December 7th. It’s organized by the Copper Country Community Arts Center. Artists who wish to apply should pick up an …

High School In high school volleyball today… – Houghton entertains Gwinn. – Hancock hosts Chassell. – Lake Linden-Hubbell visits L’Anse. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City travels to Ontonagon. – Ewen-Trout Creek plays at Wakefield-Marenisco. MLB The Detroit Tigers couldn’t hold a one-run lead, and fell to the Minnesota Twins 4-3 yesterday. Miguel …

MLB Spencer Turnbull gave up six runs over five innings, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins 8-3 yesterday. Five of those runs came in the second inning. Jordy Mercer homered for Detroit. The Tigers host the Twins again this afternoon. Jordan Zimmermann will start against Jake Odorizzi. …

High School Lake Linden-Hubbell kicked off its high school football season with a 32-14 victory at Norway yesterday. It was the Lakes’ first win over the Knights in six attempts. Lake Linden scored on its first drive, with Caleb Klein reaching the end zone on a 17-yard run. Norway responded …

High School In high school football today, Lake Linden-Hubbell begins its season at Norway. Our coverage will begin at 2:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. Finlandia The Finlandia University fall athletics season is underway. The women’s soccer team fell 5-0 to Adrian College last night at McAfee Field. The Lions …

Plans have been announced to admit all kids who were members of Calumet Junior Hockey or the Calumet Figure Skating Club last winter to the upcoming Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL exhibition game on September 26th. The Detroit Red Wings will face the Stanley Cup champion Saint Louis Blues at the …

Michigan Tech students will get to know downtown Houghton businesses tomorrow during the annual Afternoon on the Town. Houghton Business Development Director Susie Katalin-Negro says the event is designed to build relationships between merchants and students… Afternoon on the town runs from 11:00 until 3:00 tomorrow, with music, refreshments, sales …

The third annual Soberfest will take place tomorrow at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. Organizer Deb Varna says it’s a family event, and all who enjoy a good time without alcohol or drugs are welcome… There’ll be bounce houses and games for the kids, live music, and a picnic. If you …