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The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees has approved three new degree programs. At its regular meeting in Houghton this morning, the board greenlighted a master of science in mechatronics, a master’s in engineering management and a bachelor of science in cybersecurity. Mechatronics integrates electrical and mechanical engineering, robotics, software …

Medical marijuana patients in Michigan who set up their marijuana registry card online may now begin purchasing the cannabis supplies they need immediately. A rules change by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency allows the patient to use the email they receive upon approval of their application as a temporary permit, until …

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has scheduled lampricide treatments for two area rivers. Treatment of the Little Carp River in Baraga County, Traverse River in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties will begin around May 14th, depending on the weather and river conditions. The process will take about a week, and …

Most college graduates in the region will collect their diplomas this weekend. Michigan Tech grads will get their sheepskins at 10:30 tomorrow morning at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. The address will be delivered by retired astronaut and Air Force combat pilot Colonel Gregory Johnson. Northern Michigan University’s commencement …

High School In high school softball today… – Calumet entertains Gwinn – Jeffers faces Hancock. In baseball today, Calumet will play at Jeffers. The site was changed from the original schedule because of field conditions. Tomorrow, Calumet plays at Gladstone. In track today… – Calumet, Houghton and L’Anse will compete …

The hottest ticket in town is definitely one to see the NHL game at the Colosseum this fall. https://www.calumetcolosseum.com/tickets?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Calumet%20Colosseum&utm_content=Ticket%20information%20for%20Hockeyville%20USA%202019%20in%20Calumet,%20Michigan%20-%20Calumet%20Colosseum The Detroit Red Wings will faceoff against the St. Louis Blues on September 26th as part of the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest. The Calumet Colosseum was selected as the 2019 winner …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: Saturday is Michigan Tech’s Spring Commencement and more than 1,000 graduates will be taking part in the ceremony. The commencement address will be given by former astronaut Lt. Col. Gregory H. Johnson. Johnson is a former test pilot and has logged …

There are a few items on the ballot coming up on Tuesday, May 7th. In Houghton County, Hancock Schools is seeking renewal of their operating millage at 18 mills for 10 years. If approved, the proposal would bring in about $1.2 million in 2020. There is a Cemetery Millage renewal …

State Representative Greg Markkanen is calling on Houghton County to pursue Camp Kitwen as a solution to the overcrowding at the jail. The Hancock Republican said he recently facilitated a meeting with Houghton County and state officials to discuss the future of Camp Kitwen, a minimum-security correctional facility in Houghton …

High School All of yesterday’s high school sports events were rained out. In softball today, weather and conditions permitting, L’Anse welcomes Iron Mountain. In baseball today, – Jeffers will play at Gogebic to make up yesterday’s postponement. – L’Anse entertains Negaunee. Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team has added …