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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Chief Judge William “Bill” Jondreau has passed away at the age of 55. Yesterday KBIC Tribal Council President, Doreen Blaker, announced that Judge Jondreau died this past Monday. Throughout his career, Jondreau served the Keweenaw bay Indian community in many capacities, and was heavily involved in …

Finlandia’s board of trustees officially voted to dissolve the institution after the semester ends yesterday. Officials have made contact with experienced legal consul, and the Office of the Attorney General of Michigan to begin the wind down process. Finlanida University President Timothy Pinnow and the university’s board of trustees stated …

Hancock officials are expected to approve several action items during tonight’s council meeting. The Hancock city council will consider working with local realtor, Kristine Weidner, to sell seven more parcels in the Spruce Haven Estates. Additionally the city council will consider increasing the city campground nightly rates. Waterfront campsites and …

The dispute between the city of Houghton and Walmart over property taxes is expected to heat up once again. Recently city officials announced that the retailer moved to have their case with the Michigan State Tax Tribunal, out of abeyance, and into court. Walmart wants to have its location’s property …

The Houghton County Commission tabled further action on the Upper Peninsula Environmental Health Code until next month. After a lengthy discussion that included comment Western Upper Peninsula Health Director Tonya Rule, commissioners agreed to take additional time to review the codes. One of the steps in our approved process, we …

Northern Michigan University and USA Weightlifting announce they will discontinue the program after the current semester finishes. The weightlifting program at Northern Michigan University began in 2003. And today includes eleven men and eight women competing under the coach, Tyler Depundyt. USA Weightlifting and the university’s Athletic Director cited changing …

Anthropologist James Suzman will open the Institute of Policy, Ethics and Culture’s Speaker Series examining the changing dynamics of labor. As a part of the four part series, Suzman’s opening discussion will dive into the deep cultural history of work and labor. He will be joined by Social Science Adjunct …

The Baraga County Board of Commissioners has endorsed the proposed new regional environmental health code. At last night’s meeting, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Environmental Health Director Tanya Rule explained that the revised sewer and well code will provide more options for home and business owners… We made it more …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners will consider the proposed revised regional environmental health code at its meeting this afternoon.  Houghton commissioners will also discuss endorsing the McBroom legislation that would cut off the so-called “dark store” loophole. The city of Houghton is currently in a legal battle with Walmart, …

At a brief meeting last night, L’Anse village manager Bob LaFave informed the village council that the recent Winter Hockey Tournament raised $5,000… It’s very exciting to see that event get back on its feet, and have a positive impact. Proceeds will be split between Meadowbrook Arena and the Baraga …