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From several trial projects that were completed in 2023. To individuals who made strides in their professional careers. And don’t forget organizations that impacted several demographics in the region. The Keweenaw Peninsula has many accomplishments in the last year to be proud of. “Well, it’s good. It’s a celebration and …

The Superior Watershed Partnership’s Energy and Climate office has received funding to expand heat and electricity assistance to residents in the Upper Peninsula. Recently the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity granted funding to the superior watershed partnership totaling 1.57 million dollars. The partnership says that the funds will …

Great art can attract wondering eyes to some of the most spectacular places in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Keweenaw National Historic Park, the park’s advisory commission, and the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association will seek out artists to create an installation near the Dry House Ruins. The national park …

Gogebic Community College has hired a new Workforce Development Director. Monica Benson of Ironwood has been selected to join the college’s team of staff and faculty as the college’s Workforce Development Director. She will take over the role from Glen Ackerman-Behr. Benson has two decades of career experience in quality …

Three Tuesdays from today residents will fill polling places to cast their first votes in 2024. This year is a presidential election cycle. February’s upcoming primary vote will include several candidates for both Republicans and Democrats for Michigan voters to choose between. However, the primary polls will also include several …

Ahmeek’s Fire 2nd Assistant Chief Michael DeFina has been awarded the Firefighter of the Year award from the American Legion Department of Michigan. DeFina received letters of recommendation supporting him as the firefighter of the year from Fire Chief Mike Maninga, Ahmeek Village President John Spagnotti, Legion Post 61 Commander …

Michigan Tech is full of future leaders who start their budding careers being involved on campus. Annually the university seeks to recognize those students and organizations that have become campus leaders in the past year. Student Leadership and Involvement will begin seeking nominations for the 30th annual Student Leadership Awards …

Michigan Tech University’s Isle Royale Wolf and Moose team will suspend the remainder of the winter survey. Reported last Friday by the Associated Press the Michigan Tech wolf and moose research team returned last week after NPS ordered everyone off the island. The National Park Service cited unsafe ice conditions …

Copper Dog 150’s 15th run is about a month away. Organizers have several plans for this year’s race including additional events and a return to Calumet for the finish of the 150. Race Director Kelly Probst says that so far more than 80 teams have registered for the Copper Dog’s …

Winter Carnival crowns Kristen Kautz’s queen in 2024. Over the weekend winter carnival’s fun continued with the royal coronation. The stage was filled with plenty of fun and laughs as this year’s royalty representative showed off their talents, shared their favorite part of being a Michigan Tech Husky, and impressed …