HOUGHTON, Mich. – The Women’s Health Team at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics will host the “Big Latch On,” a synchronized community breastfeeding event, on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Aspirus Houghton Clinic. Nursing mothers are invited to gather in the clinic’s private Outpatient Therapies room and support one another by …
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Hundreds of Michigan Tech Alumni and friends are expected to descend upon the Keweenaw this weekend for the University’s annual Alumni Reunion. Beginning Thursday (Aug. 3), the three-day reunion features tours, talks, an alumni basketball game, the Pep Band celebrating 50-ish years, the iconic Pasty Picnic, alumni awards and much …
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An effort to build a new softball field in Calumet is underway. Called the “Field of Dreams” Project, the ball field would be built at the Calumet Legion Field on M203, just outside of town. The field would serve Calumet High School, Keweenaw Little League and Northern Chill travel softball. …
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The reconstruction of US-41 in Hancock is complete and the route has been officially reopened. Construction crews wrapped up the $2 million portion of the project on Saturday night, leaving motorists and residents to celebrate a job well done. The reopening also marks the end of a larger-scale renovation project …
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High school girls traded enjoying the sun at the beach for working on cars at Michigan Tech’s Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APS). The Women in Automotive Engineering (WIAE) Summer Youth Program taught these students about the field, from airbags and suspensions to design and quality measurements, according to WIAE …
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Tara Bal’s Wild Foods class is changing the definition of “field testing.” The online-based class met this weekend to continue their studies of the people and plants of the boreal forest. “We’re giving people sort of an introduction to the local plants and indigenous people’s way of using different plants …
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A homeless shelter serving Houghton and Hancock is currently seeking donations through a GoFundMe page to be ready for when the Upper Peninsula winter arrives. Hope House Homeless Shelter was started after President and CEO John Niemela discovered a lack of resources in the community for homeless people. Niemela says …
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Traffic on US-41 in Hancock is now open as the summer reconstruction project wraps up. The reopening of the highway marks the completion of US-41 reconstruction work in Hancock, which began in 2016. In the final phases of the project, the Michigan Department of Transportation invested $2 million to reconstruct …
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Houghton, MI – On August 17, join Isle Royale National Park and the Portage Lake District Library to celebrate the coming end of summer with a family free day aboard the Ranger III. Families may participate in one, two, or all of the scheduled events. 10:30 am: Ranger III Kids Program at …
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Calling it acrobatics is putting it mildly. China Gold, the headline act for the 2017 Parade of Nations, presents a martial arts-based display of strength, speed and agility. Lighting, music, choreography and stage effects underscore feats of athleticism, grace and gymnastic prowess, as these talented performers showcase the Dragon Dance, …
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