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A federal bill that would compensate the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for land illegally taken from it a century ago has advanced in the United States Senate. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023 was passed without discussion last week by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, as part …

Hancock’s master plan analysis with Progressive Engineers and Architects is nearly finished. Last night the planning commission met with officials from Progressive Engineers and architects to review their findings so far from the April and May master plan public input sessions. James Killborn, an associate planner with the urban planning …

The Village of L’Anse has officially recognized a section of ORV trail that has been frequently used for some time. The stretch runs along US-41, from east of the Hilltop Restaurant to the west edge of the village limits, with a spur down the old rail grade to the bridge …

Two proposed western Upper Peninsula copper mines have moved a step closer to reality. Highland Copper company has sold two-thirds interest in its White Pine North project to Kinterra Copper USA for $30 million cash. Highland officials say they’ll be able to use that money to push forward their Copperwood …

Throughout the year, but especially during the summer, hospitals supply of blood tends to run low. Right now the Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center says that there is a critical need for blood donations throughout the U-P. The regional blood center helps supply blood for transfusions to 13 local hospitals …

Struggling with finances around the nd of life can be common. Finding support for those near the end of life can also be difficult to find. Locally, the UP Health Systems Home Care and Hospice group odes their best to support individuals who experience financial difficulties while helping to provide …

Hancock’s planning commission will consider a letter of support for a local non profit’s grant application with the Department of Energy. Tonight’s sole action item for the planning commission includes supporting New Power Tour’s effort in applying for a grant with the Department of Energy. New Power Tour is a …

A new half mile trail in Chassell’s centennial park takes visitors through historic structures, with tons of help from various groups in the community. Nestled in the south east corner of the park, is the newest addition to Chassell recreation options available to visitors and residents, that traverses a former …

Former Hancock Mayor Paul LaBine will be sworn in today as the newest Houghton County prosecutor. LaBine presided over his final council meeting with the city of Hancock last week, after serving with the city for the past seven years. He was recently re-elected to the council this past November. …

Today students from areas around the region earn the opportunity to take flight for the first time. But just like with a real flight plan, students had a lot to do in preparation of getting in the air. Part of that included working in the classroom with instructors with the …