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This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. After an unprecedented draining of the Forest Lake reservoir in Au Train, water levels are trickling their way back up. At the same time, the owner of the 124-year-old pair of dams is telling …

The Copper Country Angel Mission and Salvation Army of Hancock partner for a second time in the winter. Earlier in the month, they partnered to create a larger space for the annual Coat the Copper Country Coat drive. But instead of delivering warmth to the Keweenaw Peninsula kids, this time, …

Many might see the Chamber of Commerce often at ribbon cuttings and grand openings in the Copper Country. However, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce offers several benefits to area businesses and leaders. On Thursday the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce invites prospective new members and current chamber members to Chamber 101 …

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will serve over 1,200 meals across the Copper Country on Thanksgiving Day. Ahead of the big holiday and annual tradition for many elderly friends, the organization has begun organizing volunteers. The Thanksgiving meal locations around the area include sit-in sites and delivery sites serving …

9.3 million dollars of federal funds will support communities in Mcihigan creating safer roadways. To limit serious injuries and deaths on the road, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program has awarded 9.3 million dollars to Michigan communities. Last week senators Debbie Stabenow and …

The USDA Forest Service’s eastern region has opened access to the 2025 Cohesive Fire Strategy grant program. The competitive grant program supports local wildfire management initiatives on non-federal lands in 20 Northeastern and midwestern states. In the past five years, the USDA’s eastern region has distributed nearly 21 million dollars …

A Michigan Technological University alumni takes on a role in a dubbed version of Star Wars A New Hope. Kalvin Hartwig, a 2010 graduate of Michigan Technological University, has dedicated his career to spreading awareness of indigenous languages. Recently he brought his skills to an Ojibwe dubbed version of Star …

Hancock Public Schools seeks parent input for future developments and needs within the school district. Recently Hancock Public Schools published a survey seeking responses from Faculty, students, and parents, that will help district leadership determine potential developments, and supports for programming. The Hancock Central High School Parent Survey will take …

As hunters take off for a weekend in the woods, the Ottawa National Forest encourages safety for deer rifle season. The US Forest Service reminds hunters to not discharge a firearm within 150 yards of a developed recreation area, building, or occupied area. Nor should hunters discharge a firearm across …

The Nature Conservancy and Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently updated the community on the progress of the Keweenaw Heartlands Project. Since TNC purchased the 32,000-acre property in 2022, the conservation group has worked with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and interested community groups to transition the property from …