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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Typically, if a Finnish citizen in the United States needs to renew his or her passport, he or she has to travel to the Consulate Office or the Embassy – either in New York, Los Angeles or Washington D.C. But on November 1-2, Finns living in the …

Live entertainment is now underway at McArdle Theater. Michigan Tech’s Theater Company launched its first play of the season last night.   The show is entitled “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” and is the first full length play written by comedian Steve Martin. Martin wrote the play in the early …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries Division has released its draft five-year strategic plan that will guide its future management activities. This draft plan expands on the division’s 2013-2017 effort, “Charting the Course: Fisheries Division’s Framework for Managing Aquatic Resources.” It can be found at michigan.gov/fishing. The draft 2018-2022 Fisheries …

The Calumet Art Center has been awarded a grant of $12,250 from the State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The grant was awarded through the MCACA peer review process and was one of 575 applications to compete for MCACA fiscal year 2018 funding. These funds will …

The Upper Peninsula Power Company is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to extend its current meter reading practices. UPPCO currently reads the meters of its customers on a bimonthly basis. During the off months, the company uses an estimate of the energy that is consumed by the customer. “We …

The new CLK Schools Superintendent is looking forward to taking the reigns. Calumet High School principal Christopher Davidson has been named as the new superintendent at the October meeting of the school board. Davidson commends former superintendent Darryl Pierce, who is retiring, for his excellent service over the past 13 …

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is working with Michigan Tech and The Keweenaw Young Professionals for Make A Difference Day. Make a Difference Day is a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors by taking on various service projects, either as individuals or part of a group. If you are interested in …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has reopened the South Branch of the Ontonagon River bridge near Ewen after significant work was completed to revitalize the former railroad bridge. Work began this summer and was completed ahead of schedule. The bridge reopened after final inspection on Sept. 20. This $803,000 …

Houghton High School students who would like assistance with their writing assignments now have a new resource available to them. The school has opened its writing center for the season, where students can acquire assistance from writing coaches three days a week.     “And we just help them with …

What are the top risk factors facing youth in Baraga County? Local residents had their say by completing the Baraga County Communities That Care Youth Survey. The top risk factors were identified as Low Perceived Risk of Drug Use and Depressive Symptoms. Baraga County CTC says their next steps will …