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Michigan Technological University will bring back a familiar face to lead the campus’ Office of Diversity and Inclusion. After the recent promotion of Kelli Raffaelli to Dean of Student Affairs, Michigan Tech sought the help of former Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Wayne Gersie. Gersie had left Michigan Tech …

GS Engineering was recently awarded a 1.5 million dollar Small Business Innovation Research contract with the United States Marine Corps. GS Engineering in Houghton will further develop its unmanned platform, Remote Expeditionary Autonomous Pioneer System (REAPr). The system works as a sort of Swiss army knife for the Marine Corps …

Baraga County Sheriff Joseph Brogan gives support to the 109th District Republic and candidate Burt Mason. Mason announced his intent to run for the 109th house seat as a republican candidate in November. Yesterday Sheriff Brogan gave his official endorsement of Mason, believing he will be a strong voice in …

One new member will join three incumbents who were returned to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Council in Saturday’s general election. Unofficial results posted by the KBIC indicate that current council President Doreen Blaker and Assistant Secretary Robert “RD” Curtis won reelection in the Baraga District, with 331 and …

Houghton police and fire respond to a fatal fire that occurred last night on Dodge Street. At 1:45 am police and fire response was called to the scene of a fire at 923 Dodge Street in Houghton. The fire department was able to draw water from a nearby hydrant, and …

Changes are coming to the way residents connect with mental health resources in the Upper Peninsula. Following the emergence of the new year, on January 2nd, 2024 residents in need of mental health services will call their Local Community Mental Health Service Program directly for screening services. Until January 2nd …

Where’d the snow go? By this time last year, the Keweenaw County Road Commission recorded 56 total inches of snowfall between October 17th and December 15th. So far this winter… 23 inches of snow has fallen so far. For those taking a chance on a low estimate for Visit Keweenaw’s …

Youth in the Keweenaw have a drive to take on leadership roles at an early age. And there are plenty of great ways for young people to get involved in the local community. One group that engages youth with philanthropy, leadership, community service, and work to address the needs of …

A single lane will close on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge next week while MDOT crews continue elevator replacement work. Starting Monday motorists should expect the northbound outside lane on the bridge to close to vehicle traffic during daytime hours. The northbound sidewalk will remain closed. The work continues the …

350 new huskies will join Michigan Technological University’s vast and global network of alumni tomorrow. Michigan Tech’s 2023 mid-year commencement includes graduates taking their first steps toward leading incredible careers. Tomorrow’s commencement will include two speakers representing the undergraduate and graduate classes. Aerith Cruz from Minnesota hopes to inspire her …