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Houghton County will interview candidates for the administrator role today. In September county administrator Ben Larson resigned to move into the private sector. The county administrator assists in executing county actions for projects, and programs, and leads as a chief financial officer of the county. Last week the commission selected …

Opening day has finally come. The Keweenaw Co-Op will celebrate its grand move into downtown Hancock. The move onto Quincy Street from its location on Ethel Avenue marks a major move for the member-owned grocer after 50 years in the copper country. Starting as a pre-order bulk-buying club in 1973, …

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Schyler Perkins. Find the original story here. A Minnesota hiker and her husband thought they would end their three-day hiking trip around Isle Royale National Park without seeing one of the island’s famous moose. That is, until an unexpected visit brought …

Hancock Public Schools puts out a call for the community to participate in a focus group. Recently Superintendent of Hancock Public School Chris Salani invited parents, alumni, and the community to take part in a focus group. The school district seeks information and feedback to provide critical insights on strategic …

More than 550 miles of trail maintenance take a lot of dedication. Earlier in the year MI-TRALE sent out a call to members and the community for volunteers to help with trail maintenance projects. Thanks to the help of three MI TRALE members Board member Chris Palmer says the group …

Houghton Portage Township Schools will soon find out what taxpayers think about potential expansion at the elementary level. Since the start of 2023, the district has worked to develop a bond millage proposal, funding projects that will add space at the elementary level and enhance security technology for facilities. Superintendent …

This story was produced by My UP News Digital Reporter Schyler Perkins. Find the original story here. Search and rescue teams found two overdue hikers in Marquette County’s McCormick Wilderness late Saturday night. According to a release from the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were called in on Saturday night …

The installation of new boards around the hockey rink at Meadowbrook Arena could be completed by the middle of next week. Village Manager Bob LaFave shared the update with the village council last night, noting that this will be the first time since the arena was built that it will …

Every great organization needs an identifying mark for the community. Recently the Hancock Community Hub, with help from the Keweenaw Community Foundation, announced it will open a logo design contest. The Hancock Community Hub, which was established earlier this year by Right Start UP, has maintained the first floor of …

The Houghton Keweenaw 4H program awards youth for outstanding accomplishments. Recently the Houghton Keweenaw 4H program hosted its annual award Youth Award Ceremony celebrating several achievements showcasing 4h knowledge, skills, and experience. The 4H program awarded the 4H Alumni of the Year award to Joan Dostaler from the Trap Rock …