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Finlandia University announced today the school plans to close following the spring semester. The university made the announcement this afternoon at Hirvonen Hall to a room full of students, staff and faculty. Campus will be closed tomorrow, besides essential staff. The school has also cancelled spring sports, including trips originally …

Big Annie Clemenc’s legacy was lost for many years, but never forgotten. Anna Kloubacher Clemenc, more often known as Big Annie, was a larger than life personality, who was an early leader in the country’s labor movement. Clemenc is probably best known for her activism during the Copper Country Strike …

Chamber music for modern times. For over 20 years So Percussion has redefined what chamber music is through an exhilarating, range of creative interpretations. Shodekeh Talifero will join So Percussion’s artists on the Rozsa Center stage for tonight’s show. Talifero is an exceptional vocal percussionist. He recently featured at the …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Agnes Jean Hueckstaedt (Totsie) 83, of Baraga, passed away on February 28, 2023 at her home with her family by her side after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 9, 1939 in Zeba, MI daughter of …

The Hancock city council, planning commission and downtown development authority heard a recap of the city’s progress at a joint meeting last evening. Achievements in the past year included the opening of the city dog park and pickleball courts, bath house renovations at the campground, trail enhancements along Tezcuco and …

The theme has been announced for this year’s Parade of Nations. Participants will celebrate “Fairy Tales from Around the World.” The Parade of Nations is an annual celebration of the multiculturalism of the community. This year’s parade will take place on September 16th, featuring international students from Michigan Tech, and …

After a brief reprieve caused by the recent cold snap, local spring road weight restrictions will be re-implemented Friday at noon. The restrictions affect county and local roads in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties. Loads are generally restricted to 65 percent of normal levels. The reduction helps protect pavement …

The Hancock School District is looking for input about its public library.  The Library has been operated by the Portage Lake District Library for the past several years. PLDL management and school officials have posted an online questionnaire to get feedback from users and community members. The survey includes 10 …

Three search and rescue teams in the region are honing their skills through practicing full scale rescue operations. Last weekend Superior Search and Rescue invited the Baraga County and Marquette County Search and Rescue teams to the Copper Country to practice a full rescue scenario, with an action briefing afterward. …

Happy National Pasty Week. A favorite dish for many around the world, the pasty comes from the Cornwall, England. And has found it’s way to places like Australia and New Zealand, and Mexico. Other states in the country also make their own pasties, but the best are from Michigan. “Copper …