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With all this snow that the Keweenaw has to offer, it’s easy to see why this is such a popular spot for snowmobiling, but the Department of Natural Resources is reminding riders to check its website for updated trail closures before riding. DNR Public Information Officer John Pepin said, “In the …

There’s Silicon Valley, now there’s Innovation Shore. Michigan Tech is partnering with Houghton-based Marketing Department to develop this region-wide community brand project. The purpose of Innovation Shore is to position the area as a high-tech region to attract STEM-related talent and business. A survey is available for people working in …

The Village of Calumet is in the process of updating their Master Plan and public comments are now being accepted. The public review period is 63 days long and all opinions will be collected for review prior to the public comment hearing, which will be held after the review period. …

The Copper Country may make some of the best pasties around but there’s one town south of the border that can claim something no Yooper baker can. Real del Monte is in central Mexico and they also have a history of Cornish immigrants, so the pasty is part of their …

A juvenile bald eagle is back in the wild following its New Year’s Day release. The rehabilitated bird was rescued here in the Keweenaw by the U.P. Wildlife Rehabilitation—Keweenaw Group in July, then transported to the Chocolay Raptor Center. The eagle was said to be emaciated and weak and was …

The Hope House Homeless Shelter may not have gotten enough support to open up this winter, but the effort to raise awareness of homelessness in the area continues. The Copper Country Homeless Prevention Coalition meets monthly at the Kangas Café in the Jutila Center in Hancock. Meetings are held the …

Upper Peninsula Power Company and SEMCO Energy Gas Company are among the utilities being ordered by the Michigan Public Service Commission to report on the impact passage of the new federal tax law will have on their customers. The new law, signed by President Trump on December 22nd, is expected …

State Senator Tom Casperson is reportedly being linked to an FBI investigation into corruption surrounding the affairs of a Detroit towing leader. The FBI briefly released wiretap transcripts last week concerning towing company owner Gasper Fiore and possible bribes and other special favors. Casperson’s name appeared in transcripts printed by …

While Alcohol and New Years eve celebrations go hand in hand, a Keweenaw Taxi Service is doing their part to keep drunk drivers off the road ensuring that citizens get home safe and sound.   “Were going to be doing a sober program to give people rides home from the …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is alerting snowmobilers to several trail closures in effect. Trails Nos. 124 and 133 in Keweenaw County are closed for the season because of active logging operations. Access to the community of Gay is available via Trail No. 122. Trail No. 132 in Keweenaw …