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Traffic for the life bridge going up will become much easier to predict at the end of the month. Houghton County administrator, Ben Larsen, told the county commission last night that the U.S. Coast guard recently contacted the county to inform them of the good news “From the Cleveland office …

Houghton County, like Baraga County, will seek funds from the state of Michigan to help repair damage to areas affected by this spring’s snow melt and flooding. This past spring’s thaw was a mix with a period of snow in between days of warm temperatures, causing Houghton County to declare …

The Parade of Nations will put Michigan Tech University’s international community on full display this weekend. Michigan Tech’s international students are mostly enrolled as graduate students. Associate Dean of Students, Kellie Raffaelli, says that the school’s best recruiters of international students are its alumni, who are family and friends of …

Smoked pulled pork, a baked potato, and baked beans sounds like a great Sunday dinner. And even better when someone else takes on the task of standing by the smoker. On Sunday Grace Lutheran Church has invited the community to join them for Porkfest. The community dinner is free to …

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Meals on Wheels program has grown since its name change when CCSM was taken over by the foundation. Director of Communications and Donor Relations, Michael Babcock says, that the section of the foundation has received more phone calls from area residents looking to join in …

Two streets in L’Anse are a lot smoother, following completion of the village’s summer paving projects.  Crumbling pavement on Bayshore Drive south of Seifert Street, and on Fourth Street hill north of the L’Anse school campus, was recently replaced.  At last night’s council meeting, Village Manager Bob LaFave said contractors …

The Baraga County Sheriff’s Department will be getting a new patrol vehicle.  At last night’s meeting, county board members approved the purchase of a four-door pickup truck from Keweenaw Chevrolet. The vehicle will cost $55,146, not including the custom equipment that will need to be added for police use. Board …

The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region seeks public input on the region’s housing plan. In 2022, Michigan released the state’s first statewide housing plan, to address challenges limiting access to housing for residents. Region A of the state’s housing plan covers Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon …

The DNR asks the public to weigh in on the state’s land review for group 8. Eleven counties are included in the Group 8 review, including Baraga County. Since 2013 Michigan’s Department of natural resources has sought to review the state’s ownership of land parcels that are less than 200 …

On the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, many communities will hold remembrance ceremonies, or offer volunteer opportunities. Later this morning, Yoopers for Ukraine will invite area residents to join their community for its second annual 9/11 remembrance service on Michigan Tech University’s campus. The group plans to continue the event sparked …