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Michigan Tech School of Business and Economics Professor Gary Campbell says few subjects are drawing more interest right now than the struggle of companies to find new workers. Campbell says it will be a fascinating situation to watch unfold if you are not involved. He warns that it may prove …

John Saarinen of L’Anse Fire Department added that the L’Anse Fire Department extinguished the burning vehicle and the vehicle was removed by 906 Towing after the MSP did a crash reconstruction.   ********************************************************************** On Friday a vehicle crash in L’Anse led to one fatality. At approximately 10:15 pm October 1st, …

Correction: The story originally read that the Mohawk Fire Department assisted with Off Road rescues, it in fact the Ahmeek Fire Department. ***************************************************************************** With snowfall right around the corner, efforts to mark the hundreds of miles of trails in Keweenaw County continues. The gofundme.com campaign has a goal of $7,500, …

Women and activists around the country, and right here in the Copper Country voiced their concerns over the new abortion ban in Texas. The ban on abortion in Texas became law in the state at the beginning of September. In our state of Michigan there is a law on the …

And this Saturday in South Range the Lions Club hosts Oktoberfest. The whole day looks to be a great time for all families, friends and celebrating together. The morning of the festival will be at the Range Lounge with the Lions Club holding a pancake breakfast. There will be a …

In a statement last week 1st District of Michigan Congressman,  Representative Jack Bergman, says that the current language of the National Defense Authorization Act for the Fiscal Year of 2022 contains red flag law-like language. Red flag laws are those that allow police or family to petition state courts to …

Northern Michigan University named their Interim President on Friday. Kerri Schuiling will take over the role for the university while the schools Board of Trustees searches for someone to fill the role permanently. Schuiling was appointed to Provost and Vice President in 2014. She is the lead developer of the …

  Chassell Township Schools is starting the school year with something new. On Saturday there will be the first autumn harvest festival at the Chassell school building. The event is being put on by students, who have worked together across grades says English Teacher Sarah Guidotti and Title One Aid …

Bikers will be on the road for a good cause Monday evening. The 8th Annual Ride Against Abuse is a community awareness event for the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home held early in October, coinciding with the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Few things raise awareness like a convoy …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners met at noon on Wednesday to pass a budget for the new fiscal year which began today. In general, revenue and expenditures were in line with past amounts with one notable exception. Over $3.7 million is courtesy of federal sources thanks to recent COVID …