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The Michigan State Housing Development Authority announces the launch of the Tribal Nations Housing Development Assistance Program. Late last week MSHDA announced the start of a new housing assistance program designed to build upon the existing tribal nation’s housing capacity and provide resources to support needs to develop affordable housing …

UP Health Systems will implement a visitor restriction starting today. Due to a rise in respiratory illnesses such as Covid, Influenza and RSV cases in the community effective today UP health systems will begin visitor restrictions for all inpatient units at all hospital facilities. Visitors who are ill with a …

The Houghton County prosecutor’s office has hired two new assistant prosecutors. Houghton County prosecutor Dan Helmer announced last Friday he has hired Hilary Baker, and Alex Berger to join his office. One of Helmer’s first priorities when taking on duties to Houghton County’s court late last year included hiring additional …

The Keweenaw National Historic Park Advisory Commission wants to help the community preserve historic interpretation opportunities. The park’s advisory commission has begun to accept applications for the 2024 Keweenaw Heritage Grant program. Grant funds awarded through the program help local partners preserve and interpret resources related to the region’s history …

During tomorrow’s comedy night with the Copper Country Humane Society, the community will laugh and raise money for the animal shelter. Throughout the years CCHS has become known for its wonderful pets available for adoption. People who volunteer or work with the shelter love these dogs and cats. And while …

Hancock has received funds to study potential redevelopment opportunities for former Finlandia University properties. The city of Hancock was recently awarded a rural readiness grant worth 50,000 dollars by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The city will use the funds toward a feasibility study and environmental assessment …

Northern Michigan University’s Center for Rural Health’s director has been selected to join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Social Determinants of Health Hub Advisory Council. Elise Bur, director of the Center for Rural Health at NMU was recently selected to join the state’s advisory council for the …

A Calumet local’s art will feature for the Finlandia Foundation’s third National Sauna Week. Yesterday Finlandia Foundation announced that it has chosen Debbie Paver’s artwork to feature as the winning entry to the celebration’s inaugural poster competition. Paver’s artwork features many soft blues, centered by a right orange sauna. Paver …

Fundraising efforts to erect a statue of Calumet legend Anna Kloubacher Clemenc continue in 2024. Last year a group of residents began efforts to raise awareness for Big Annie’s history and influence in the Copper Country during labor movements in the 1910’s. On Sunday the statue committee will host its …

Ontonagon County sheriff responds to two traffic accidents involving deer yesterday. Early in the morning Wednesday a male driver was traveling west on M-38 near Daniels Road. A deer entered his path, and the driver was unable to avoid hitting the animal. Causing moderate damage to the vehicle. No injuries …