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A favorite summer tradition for Michigan Tech graduates is back on August 6th. This year’s Alumni Reunion is only one day, since planning had to begin well before COVID restrictions had been lifted. Director of Advancement and Alumni Communications Wes Frahm says class milestones will remain the focal point of …

At Wednesday night’s Stanton Township board meeting, the Guardians of the Keweenaw Ridge introduced themselves, and asked to play a role in shaping ordinances that would regulate a proposed wind farm development from Circle Power. Guardians member James Mihelcic says he is not opposed to alternative energy efforts at the …

At least one citation will be issued in connection with the tanker spill at Santori’s Corner in Hancock last month. Police Chief Wayne Butler presented preliminary findings at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, detailing two parallel investigations. An interview with the driver revealed that he was going above the speed limit …

There are some that have put down roots recently in the Keweenaw Peninsula. A number of these new residents are continuing to work remotely, even as life begins to return to normal. The economic development group, Remote Workforce Keweenaw, has been working since 2018 to track this interesting sector of …

The Portage Lake District Library is teaming up with the Keweenaw Land Trust and the Michigan Tech Center for Science and Environmental Outreach for Pond Tales and Tails on July 15th. Beginning at 4:00 PM, Joan Chadde will lead an exploration of Boston Pond to discover the different larval forms …

Stanton Township and the City of Hancock both have council meetings tonight featuring some intriguing items on their respective agendas. The committee tasked with creating a new dog park at the Houghton County Fairgrounds is submitting an application for the PetSafe Bark For Your Park contest. The designs have come …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources posted results for two fall hunting seasons, while opening up a third lottery period stretching into early August. Their Youtube page explains how the bear draw and elk weighted lottery systems work. While elk are not found in the Copper Country, bears certainly are …

When the bell rings for the first time just after Labor Day, Hancock students are going to notice some changes. Many of the protocols put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic will be optional for next school year. Superintendent Steve Patchin says students get to choose whether to use face …

The long-delayed project to resume mining at White Pine may be ready to take a big step forward. Highland Copper Company announced yesterday that it has arranged financing that will enable it to close on the purchase of the property from the Copper Range Company. The purchase has been pending …

Light posts throughout the northern part of Houghton County are adorned with event reminders, and reasons to enjoy your summer in the area, but increasingly, they carry a more solemn message. Houghton County Department of Veterans Affairs Board President Gene LaRochelle was visiting family in Ohio when he saw banners …