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Youth Can Make a Difference in Their Communities with Upper Peninsula YouthWork

Winter may have just started but it’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Upper Peninsula Youth Work programs have open opportunities for young people to grow as leaders, provide service to the community, and learn skills for working together in a team. The Youth Conservation Corps program …

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Road Safety is Encouraged as Winter Settles into the Copper Country

Law enforcement agencies and the Houghton County Road Commission encourage safety on the roads now that winter has come to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Over the last four days, the Copper Country received its first major dump of snow in 2024, with some areas experiencing more than 30 inches of snowfall. …

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Continuing Finnish Folk Education Throughout the Year

So many people in the community are excited to see winter has finally come to the Copper Country. Some were even so excited that classes had already filled up for the Finnish American Folk School’s Enrichment Classes ahead of Heikinpaiva. Director of the Folk School Clare Zuraw says for those …

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Mount Bohemia Set to Open Tomorrow

With snow on the hill, Mount Bohemia sets plans to officially open for the 2024 ski season. Michigan’s premiere all-natural powder ski resort started the season slow, partnering with other regional resorts for season pass holders until the snow hit the ground. After the recent snowstorm and accumulation, the mountain …

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Copper Shores Will Fund Up to $50,000 in Grants to Support Volunteer Emergency Services in the Copper Country

The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation announces the return of the Volunteer Emergency Services Grant program for 2024. Copper Shores have begun to accept requests for proposals from emergency responder groups and volunteer emergency services seeking funds to further enhance safety and health in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Volunteer Emergency …

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Every Snowflakes is a Little Different than the Last

Just like real snowflakes that form individual crystals making unique shapes and patterns. Sew Cranky has begun to fill a wall full of unique snowflakes designed by locals. Starting back in December Sew Cranky opened Hiekinpaiva’s Snowflake Challenge. Encouraging people to create their snowflakes using antique hand crank sewing machines. …

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Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and City of Houghton Set the Lift Bridge in Place for the Snowmobile Season

Over the weekend the Copper Country finally saw enough snowfall, that snowmobile clubs and the city of Houghton have set up the snowmobile trail under the bridge. After the region saw around 29 inches of snowfall between Friday and Sunday, the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and the city were able to …

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Michigan Tech University Celebrates Martin Luther King Junior

Throughout the years Michigan Tech has honored the message and mission of Dr. Martin Luther Kingr. Today the university will continue that tradition, with events for students and the community throughout the day. This morning, during the MLK Day brunch Jaylyn Boone will speak. Since becoming an alumnus of the …

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Upper Great Lakes Health Adds OB/GYN and Geriatric Medicine Specialists to the Houghton/Hancock Area

Upper Great Lakes Health adds two new medical professionals to its group of experienced staff. UGL Health remains committed to expanding its services and filling gaps in health care for local residents. The healthcare provider has added a new OBGYN, Dr. Evon Schexnaydre, and Internal Medicine Dr. Zainab Almahrous as …

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Jeff Maki Family Fundraiser Raises Funds with Frybread Tacos, Raffle and Bake-sale

The community will come together today to support a local in Baraga. Later this month the American Legion Post 444 in Baraga will host a fundraiser to support Jeff Maki’s medical expenses during the Jeff Maki Family Fundraiser. Frybread tacos served by Doreen Blaker are on the menu. The fundraiser …

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