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A Michigan Tech professor has been appointed to the Michigan Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Advisory Council. Jacqueline Huntoon is a professor of geology, provost, and senior vice president for academic affairs. She will represent K-12 and postsecondary educational institutions involved with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career preparation …

Gasoline prices basically held steady in our area last week. The average price in AAA Michigan’s Marquette metro area is $2.65 per gallon. That’s a penny less than it was a week ago, a dime less than a month ago, and 30 cents less than a year ago. Prices on …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, and House Speaker Lee Chatfield say they’ve agreed to put rancor about road repair funding aside, and focus on building a state budget before the fiscal year ends on September 30th. The three released this joint statement this morning: “The people of …

This year’s K-Day at Chassell Centennial Park on Friday has been judged to be a big success. MTU Director of Student Leadership and Involvement Jessie Stapleton said turnout was better than expected on a crisp afternoon… Turnout from campus organizations was extraordinary… That’s out of a possible 244. The only …

This is Campus Bike Week at Michigan Tech, with events scheduled to encourage biking in and around the university. Students can register bikes between 11:00 and 1:00 today on the Walker Lawn. Registration helps public safety officials reunite bikes with owners if the bikes are stolen or lost. There will …

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has decided not to proceed with the purchase of a marijuana growing facility in Marquette County. KBIC voters recently approved a request from the Tribal Council to invest up to four million dollars in the medical marijuana business. The Tribe’s initial target was Fresh Coast …

An escaped fugitive was arrested in Baraga County Friday. Jeremy Ross Marjamaa cut his tether and ran from custody in Chippewa County July 8th. On Friday, police received a tip that Marjamaa was traveling along US-41 from Marquette toward Calumet. He was pulled over in Baraga County, and ran into …

High School In high school volleyball today, L’Anse entertains Watersmeet. Finlandia The Lions men’s soccer team lost 3-0 to Concordia-Wisconsin yesterday. GLIAC Grace Shaw’s overtime goal earned the Tech soccer team a 3-2 victory at Minnesota-Duluth yesterday afternoon. Jesse Jacobusse scored twice in the first half for the Huskies. Gracie …

High School In high school football yesterday…– John Corkin’s three-yard touchdown run with six seconds remaining lifted Ishpeming to a 36-34 victory over Lake Linden-Hubbell. Ishpeming opened a quick lead, with Otto Swanson’s touchdown run just 45 seconds into the contest. The Lakes responded with three long TD runs in …

High School In high school football last evening…– L’Anse overpowered Houghton 37-20.– Calumet overwhelmed Negaunee 30-6.– Hancock blanked Gogebic 27-0. This afternoon…– Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Ishpeming. Kickoff time for that game has been moved up to 1:30.– Ontonagon welcomes Brimley. Finlandia The Finlandia University volleyball team lost 3-0 (25-8, 25-12, …