The Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum in Askel, MI, is proud to be hosting Finland’s Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsti Kauppi, as part of the celebration of its annual Family Heritage Day on Friday, June 23. At 3:00 p.m., she will be doing a flag-raising ceremony of the Finnish and American flags, …
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LANSING, Mich. – Business leaders from 10 Michigan companies will travel Tuesday to the International Paris Air Show Le Bourgetto meet with prospective partners, distributors and customers with the aim of increasing export opportunities within the aerospace sector. The seven-day trade mission is led by Automation Alley in partnership with …
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The Michigan Technological University Rail Transportation Program, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and a group of organizers are hosting the Midwest Rail Conference (MRC) in August. Formerly the Michigan Rail Conference, this newly-expanded program now has a regional focus with co-organizers, like the Freight Rail Transportation Committee (AR040) of …
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SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan — The Coast Guard is reminding boaters to prepare for cold water despite warmer air temperatures, Friday. Although air temperatures are predicted to exceed 80 degrees this week, water temperatures of Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron are still only in the high 30s to low 50s. …
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LANSING — State Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) announced today that the House of Representatives has approved Senate Bill 76, which funds Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund projects across the state, including 11 projects in the 110th House District. Funds will be used to improve trails, beaches, waterfront and recreation areas, …
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Houghton, MI – Join Isle Royale National Park aboard the Ranger III for summer 2017 Keweenaw Waterway Cruises. Scheduled cruises will occur on: Thursday, July 13 Thursday, July 20 Thursday, August 10 Thursday, August 24 All cruises depart at 12:30 pm from the Isle Royale National Park Houghton Visitor Center. Passengers must arrive …
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A Chicago man appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Thursday for sentencing. Fountaine Gordon was sentenced to 30 to 48 months in prison on one count of possession of Adderall and 30 to 60 months on a charge of attempted delivery of heroin, per his plea agreement. Gordon was arrested …
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A plea agreement has been reached in the case of a Grand Rapids man accused of selling drugs in the Houghton area. 19 year-old Jon David Ettinger pled guilty to one count of delivery of marijuana, which is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a fine not …
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The Dynamics Systems Library (DSL) in the Mechanical Engineering department received the endowment from MTS Systems Corporation. According to a press release from the university, MTS was considering splitting up the donation between several schools. They decided against it because the company wanted their relationship with MTU to grow. Associate …
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HANCOCK — The sidewalks in Hancock are a bit more “Finnteresting” this summer, and if you are an intrepid enough explorer, you just might win a prize. As part of the Juhannus ’17 festival, slated for June 23-25 in the Copper Country, the Finnish American Heritage Center staff at Finlandia …
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