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Rancor between the warring factions on the Houghton City Council reached a fever pitch last night. In a two-and-a-half hour meeting, the council did manage to accomplish about an hour’s worth of business. They unanimously approved the reauthorization of the sale of $1.5 million in bonds to help pay for …

Over the past year there have been so many great volunteers and individuals making strides within the Copper Country. And each year the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce does their best to recognize those innovators, leaders and volunteers in the community. Coming up soon is the Chamber’s annual Sparkplug awards, that …

The Keweenaw Snowmobile Club reminds riders that it is illegal to snowmobile off trail or across private property without permission. The club has received reports of snowmobilers not adhering to posted signs on trail 122, between Sawmill Road and Gay. Trail 122 is only open from the Lake Linden Trail …

The Houghton City Council will consider reauthorizing the sale of $1.5 million in bonds to raise part of the money needed to demolish the aging downtown parking deck at tonight’s meeting. The sale was originally approved 11 months ago, but was dated to take place in 2022. Since that didn’t …

Organizers of the Baraga County Lake Trout Festival are issuing a call for volunteers to help plan and carry out this year’s event. Several veteran members of the organizing committee have retired, and several others have been pulled away from the festival this year by family commitments. The festival is …

Two local amateur radio groups are set to offer ham radio training sessions. Licensed ham operators can use their radios to talk with people around the world for pleasure. They also provide vital community services. Local instructor Don Lafreniere says they play an integral role in the CopperDog 150… We …

The Copper Harbor Trails Club sure started off the year on the right foot. Last week the trails club collected their Portage Health Foundation Giving Tuesday 2022 campaign donations, totaling 117,556 dollars from the community. This year’s donations to the trails club marked the largest fundraising jump of any group …

Doctor Sharon Franklin-Rahkonen has been named the new council chair for the Finnish Council of America at Finlandia University. She takes over the role from previous chair John Niska. Franklin-Rahkonen has sat on the Finnish Council of America for many years, serving as secretary of the executive committee. She says …

The Houghton City Planning Commission will fill its leadership roles for 2023 at its meeting tonight. The agenda also calls for the commission to set a public hearing date for a Special Land Use Permit for The Nirvana Center, which wants to establish a retail marijuana outlet in an existing …

Visit Keweenaw is seeking applicants for its 2023 Destination Development Grant Program. Grants of up to $20,000 are available for projects that improve the ability of communities in Houghton and Keweenaw County to attract tourists, and enhance the experience of visitors during their stays. The awards are open to governmental …