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It was a bit of a late start this season as Keweenaw Bay stayed stubbornly ice free through December and early January. That has not deterred the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce, though. They are announcing their third annual Ice Melt contest. The group has put a drum out, visible …

The number of COVID-19 cases are on the decline locally. For the seven-day period ending January 26th, Houghton County registered 513 cases, with Baraga adding 100 and Keweenaw seeing an increase of 23. For all three counties, that represents a drop from the prior week. Keweenaw’s COVID activity fell by …

The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation, responsible for supporting Grand Portage National Monument, the Apostle Islands, the Keweenaw National Historical Park, Isle Royale, and Pictured Rocks, has a new documentary. Return of the Wolves: Lessons from the Wilderness was released earlier this month and Executive Director Tom Irvine says …

Last night in Franklin Township residents and members of adjacent communities learned of a special opportunity that could come to the Copper Country. Right now along the Portage Canal up through Lake Linden there is the decommissioned MDOT railway that has been used in a informal way by many residents …

During his administrative report at Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting, Manager Eric Waara warned that delays are almost assured at this point on the waterfront pier construction project. Weather has provided some difficulties, but is not the primary culprit. Waara says crews still do not know where telephone lines run …

The delayed tower work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge will proceed next week. Equipment is slated to be raised into the towers using the two inside lanes. They will be closed for the duration of the project in both directions. When the equipment is in place, the Michigan Department …

Tensions were elevated by the end of Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting. Member Brian Irizarry sought to add a subcommittee focusing on mental health. Each subcommittee consists of three councilors, the city manager, and perhaps an additional member with relevant expertise as necessary. Chief John Donnelly devoted a majority of …

Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly says that she has been in contact with Calumet Village officials and the missing clerk petition was not resubmitted by Tuesday’s deadline. It was alleged to have been brought forward in August of last year by Peggy Germain, acknowledged by Clerk Dave Geisler, and is …

The Baraga Convention and Visitors Bureau posted on Facebook late Tuesday, sharing tips on how to stay safe on a snowmobile. It highlights the Michigan DNR’s “Ride Right” initiative. “Please follow the RIDE RIGHT programRide on the right side of the trail.Ride at a safe speed.Ride sober.Anticipate and yield to …

Black Bear, Inc., which operates Mount Bohemia Ski Resort, and Lac La Belle Lodge are reviewing an agreement created during mediation on Monday. The case dates back to last May, filed in United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The deal is still preliminary until all documents …