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Holiday travelers will rejoice as they hit the road during the holidays. AAA of Michigan reports gas prices have fallen by an average of 7 cents per gallon at the pump in the past week. Bringing the statewide average for a gallon of gas down to 3.03. The drop at …

Every good dog deserves a loving home. Recently 97.7 the Wolf started up its annual tradition the 12 Dogs of Christmas. The yearly adoption campaign promotes pet adoptions with the Copper Country Humane Society and serves as a way to grow excitement for the comedy show fundraiser, Raise the Woof …

The end of the year offers time to celebrate achievements, holidays, and milestones. Winter and the holidays can also become a lonely time for many as well. And something any evening this time of the year can have in common includes a drink of alcohol.  This holiday season the Michigan …

The Portage Lake District Library will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday. However, events and programs will begin almost as soon as the New Year. The Portage Lake District Library has two events happening later this week. On Friday, the library will host the kickoff party for the winter reading program. …

This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska, find the original story here. Ahead of their holiday concert, preschoolers at Good Shepherd preschool and church helped others in their community December 18 by donating goods to their local food pantry.  The school’s Director of Early Childhood Education, …

UPDATE: As of Friday, January 3rd the Upper Michigan Water Company lifted the precautionary boil advisory for the Hubbell and Lake Linden area. Residents with questions should contact their water service provider for more information. UPDATE: The Upper Michigan Water Company boil advisory for customers living in Hubbell has extended …

Michigan Technological University’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering launches a new publication. This fall the university announced the addition of a new Aerospace Engineering degree. With the college’s new degree option for students and a new name for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, it will launch the …

Heikinpaiva celebrations must have the community residents involved. Without incredible artwork, fantastic volunteers, and exciting dancers the Finnish cultural festival would not bring a unique atmosphere to Hancock. In collaboration with Heikinpaiva and in celebration of Kalevala Day the Copper Country Community Arts Center invites artists to create works inspired …

The end of the year offers time to reflect on the past. A new year allows people to take charge of obligations to themselves. On January 12th the Keweenaw Unitarian Universialist Fellowship plans to host an online forum sharing information on how to prepare a will. The group has invited …

Another winter weekend in the Copper Country means more snowmobiles traveling through town. Each year, communities in the Upper Peninsula welcome the tourism economy that comes along with traveling the trails. But for some property owners, snowmobiles can become a nuisance when exhausts are modified. Too many people are running …