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The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will host a Downtown Houghton Scavenger Hunt as a FUNdraiser for the library on Saturday, August 12, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Funds raised at this event will support library programs such as Storytime for kids, the Summer Reading Program, and …

MI-TRALE announced that effective July 31, 2017 the section of the Pioneer Trail located between the Norwich Road and Victoria Road will be temporarily closed due to construction.  Don Helsel stated “The temporary closure is required to ensure the safety of our riders and the construction crew. The closure is …

Future Huskies to alumni and everyone in between gathered at Michigan Tech for a new experience called Family U. The program is a partnership between Alumni Engagement and Summer Youth Programs. In addition to offering a fun-filled day of learning, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement Erin Thompson said it also …

A Michigan gubernatorial candidate visited with the Houghton County Democrats Wednesday. Shri Thanedar immigrated to the United States in 1979 and became a citizen nine years later. Thanedar said he wants the voters to understand that he is not a traditional politician, but a scientist and a small-business owner. He …

When it comes to a new health care law, what is best for the residents of Northern Michigan? That’s what Congressman Jack Bergman says he is focusing on in the wake of the failure of the legislature to repeal and replace Obamacare. Bergman said, “What I’m focused on is making …

Once again, Michigan Technological University has made the list of the Princeton Review’s  best colleges. The organization released its 2017 “382 Best Colleges” guide today. Michigan Tech has been included on the Princeton Review’s Best Colleges list since 1994. Princeton Review does not rank the schools on its Best Colleges …

Houghton, MI. (August 1, 2017) – Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP), a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host Science on Tap! Pub Crawl on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in downtown Houghton. Attendees will hear from some of the Keweenaw’s scientists and researchers as they travel to various pubs and restaurants in downtown …

Michigan Tech is turning green in the name of kindness. Student Activities hosted an event called Plant-A-Palooza in the backyard of the Outdoor Adventure Program building to get people out and socializing. Attendees chose a cactus or succulent to plant and take home with them. Coordinator of Student Activities Rochelle …

The Portage Lake District Library is looking for a new logo and is asking for the community’s help. The library is now accepting submissions for original designs that best represent the library. Director of the Portage Lake District Library Dillon Geshel said the need for a new logo comes from …

Among the activities scheduled for this week’s Alumni Reunion at Michigan Technological University is a celebration of a half-century (more or less) of pep. The Husky Pep Band is celebrating its 50ish Anniversary throughout the Alumni Weekend. Past and present band members and Husky fans can check out the Pep …