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The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will hold a general election tomorrow. L’Anse voters will cast ballots at the Zeba Community Center, while Baraga KBIC residents will vote at the Ojibwa Senior Center. Baraga voters will choose two candidates for representation on tribal council. Baraga residents will choose between four candidates; …

Snow has come to the Upper Peninsula. So snowmobilers can take to the trails. But before riders can get outside, trail grooming and snowmobile clubs need to create a flat track. Gogebic Area Grooming recently announced the club has started work for the season, in partnership with private land owners …

The final semester on campus is special. Today some Huskies will walk around campus for the last time as students. And tomorrow they will become alumni of Michigan Technological University. Midyear commencement will begin tomorrow. Families will celebrate the milestone event with their husky. While Graduates listen to the encouragement …

For the past seven years, Glad Tidings Church has chosen a local cause to fund raise for. After the Hancock Police Department recently assisted Glad Tidings with an active shooter drill, Pastor TJ Stauffer found out while talking with Police Chief Tami Sleeman that the department needed emergency trauma packs. …

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Andrew Lorinsor. Find more details here. In 2016, the Michigan State Police implemented the nationally renowned Angel program, designed to unite law enforcement, community volunteers, and individuals seeking assistance to combat drug and alcohol addiction. The program allows those struggling with …

110th district representative Greg Markkanen votes against a plan to destroy firearms purchased by the state in a buyback program while in committee. In a statement on Wednesday Representative Greg Markkanen announced he voted against a plan to require most firearms seized as a part of a buyback program be …

Christmas in the Copper Country comes with a complete experience. From visits with Saint Nicolas to a wagon ride through downtown, and plenty of pretty lights twinkling in shop windows. Christmas in Calumet and Laurium started last weekend. The regular celebration of Christmas in the area takes place on Saturdays …

The Michigan Department of Transportation will conduct electrical work next week. Starting on Monday the Portage Lake Lift Bridge will have electrical tests occur between 10 pm and 6 am, through Thursday. The test will require crews to periodically lift the bridge.   The department says drivers can expect lifts …

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is awarded a one million dollar grant supporting a transformational STEM Education initiative. Recently the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwas Community College announced it will receive a one million dollar award from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential Go Big Grant program.   Dean …

Houghton will spend more money than anticipated to relocate a water system pump. Last night, City Manager Eric Aware informed the council that a good relocation project approved in April would cost the city more money than expected. This is partly due to a back-up in the supply chain for …