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The ballot is set for the December Keweenaw Bay Indian Community general election, following Saturday’s primary. For Tribal Council, no primary was needed in the Baraga district. In the L’Anse district, incumbent Toni J. Minton finished first, with 62 votes. She will be joined on the December ballot by Sam …

In the world of recycling nothing should go to waste. At least that is what the Copper Country Recycling Initiative hopes happens with materials brought to the Houghton County transfer station. The Copper Country Recycling Initiative has partnered with Houghton County and Michigan Tech to conduct a waste characterization study …

The Copper Country’s biggest day of giving has been planned, non-profits, picked, and now it’s time to get the community ready for Giving Tuesday 2023. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has announced the many local non-profit organizations taking part in the day of giving, with many returning friends, and …

Waking up bright and early to make pasties might be normal for the bakers at the Krupp’s Mini Mart. But the pasties they are making right now are a little more special than normal. That’s because today Krupp’s Mini Mart plans to bake and deliver pasties to the Copper Shores …

The Houghton Police Department plans to sponsor two officers through training at the police academy. Through funding with Michigan Commission Law Enforcement standards, the department will seek two candidates passionate about their community and interested in joining the department’s team of officers. Chief Donnelly says that the mcoles grant for …

Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers have helped the little brothers’ friends of the elderly for many years. Helping chop wood to keep seniors warm in the winter. And helping keep the LBFE food pantry full for senior meals during the year. Tomorrow the fraternity brothers will travel around the local …

The Copper Country’s first flakes of snow might prompt anyone to start making more pancakes for breakfast throughout the winter. This Sunday the Doelle Seniors will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser that will help support the senior center’s operations. Sunday morning’s breakfast with the Doelle Seniors sure sounds delicious, with …

Short films are often a filmmaker’s first time getting their feet wet in the movie-making industry. Many times students study film work on short films as a part of class projects, while others enjoy the challenge a short film presents to a creative mind. Throughout the 41 North Film Festival, …

Organizers of the 41 North Film Festivals are very excited to return to Michigan Tech’s campus over the next four days. Director Erin Smith says that the festival plans will continue to offer great independent projects as well as a couple of larger titles the community may have heard about. …

Riley Olson earns Houghton–Keweenaw 4-H’s highest honor. In October the Houghton – Keweenaw 4 H members gathered to celebrate another year during its annual award ceremony. Riley Olson was awarded the 2023 Senior 4 H’er Award, for his accomplishments and contributions to the club and his community. As well as …