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The end of summer is approaching and the stores are full of back to school supplies and that can only mean one thing–it’s time for the Houghton County Fair! The fair opens at the fairgrounds in Hancock Thursday afternoon and continues until Sunday evening, featuring rides on the Midway, animals, …

MLB Spencer Turnbull struggled, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Houston Astros 6-3 last night. Turnbull gave up five runs over the first two innings, and left after the third. Matt Hall, Jose Cisnero and David McKay combined to allow one run on two hits over the final five frames. …

When one South Range resident wants to get a little exercise, he straps his semi-automatic rifle across his back and takes a stroll through downtown Houghton. “It’s an AK-47 variant. It’s a semi-automatic version of the AK-47, which is completely legal,” said 38-year-old Adam Neal, who has been legally carrying his …

The Baraga County Suicide Prevention Coalition will be holding their Warr;or Walk for suicide prevention & awareness. The walk is also in memory of loved ones lost, in support of those who struggle, and for loved ones left behind. Whether you suffer personally, or support a family member, friend or …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The Finlandia Alumni Board (FAB) has selected 39 students for its first ever Alumni Association Textbook Awards. The award is given out in the form of a $250 textbook voucher to North Wind Books, and winners can collect their award at North Wind …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park’s Advisory Commission will now be guided by a new Executive Director. Outgoing Executive Director Scott See gave his final report to the council at their quarterly meeting Monday.  See is stepping down after ten years to pursue other opportunities and replacing him is Michigan Tech’s …

MLB The Houston Astros scored four runs in the first inning, then held on to defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 last night. Edwin Jackson gave up all five Houston runs over five innings. Ronny Rodriguez and Travis Demeritte homered for Detroit. The Tigers continue that series at Houston tonight. Spencer Turnbull …

The Porcupine Bash will be celebrating their 10th annual Saluting Our Military event with a visit from former Detroit Red Wing Darren McCarty. The four-time Stanley Cup winner will take part of a comedy tour at the American Legion Post #90 in Lake Linden on September 14th. McCarty will share …

Kevin Beaghan recently earned the highest rank in Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout, and was presented with his Eagle Scout rank at a Court of Honor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock on August 13th. Kevin has been in Scouting for 12 years. He started as a Tiger Cub Scout …

Story originally posted at https://www.finlandia.edu/news/finnish-rockers-steve-n-seagulls-coming-to-keweenaw-on-september-4/?fbclid=IwAR31c9nhtc6L62OQi-eBKMQVvWVcKJ9-jl1m2SI68qvtXLGQJddUimjk3EY Finnish bluegrass-rockers Steve ‘n’ Seagulls will be making a return visit to the Keweenaw with a concert at the Rosza Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, September 4. Tickets will be on sale Monday, July 1 for the high-energy band that performs bluegrass versions …