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Updated to show copy of Whitmer’s letter, as provided by Markkanen’s office. Copper Country K-12 students are back in class, but local educators have no idea how much state money they’ll be getting to teach them. The state still hasn’t passed a budget for the next fiscal year, and Copper …

Internet bluegrass-rock sensation Steve’n’Seagulls will make a return performance to the Rozsa Center tonight. The Finnish band combines elements of traditional music to create unique versions of classic rock songs from bands such as AC/DC, Metallica, Led Zeppelin and ZZ Top. Their breakthrough video of “Thunderstruck” has now been viewed …

Registration for the lottery for tickets to see the Kraft Hockeyville USA game at the Calumet Colosseum opens today. The game will be played September 26th, between the Detroit Red Wings and the Saint Louis Blues. For a chance at tickets, you must register in person at the Colosseum today, …

A father and son escaped injury when their small airplane crash landed in Marquette County last evening. The 48-year-old man and eight-year-old boy were located outside the plane when first responders arrived at the scene about five miles east of K.I. Sawyer Airport. The man told State Police troopers that …

Copper Country kids are heading back to school today, and officials are reminding drivers to be careful. Watch for children along the road at bus stops, and walking or biking to and from school. And remember to stop for school buses when the flashing lights come on. Houghton police chief …

If you see people wading in the Sturgeon River over the next few days, they’re not fishing. They’re looking for lamprey larvae. Young lamprey live in the sand and silt at the bottom of Great Lakes tributaries for several years between the time they hatch, and the time they are …

Artist booth applications are available for the 43rd annual Poor Artists Sale. The Poor Artists Sale is a juried art fair that will be held at the CLK Gymnasium on December 7th. It’s organized by the Copper Country Community Arts Center. Artists who wish to apply should pick up an …

Plans have been announced to admit all kids who were members of Calumet Junior Hockey or the Calumet Figure Skating Club last winter to the upcoming Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL exhibition game on September 26th. The Detroit Red Wings will face the Stanley Cup champion Saint Louis Blues at the …

Michigan Tech students will get to know downtown Houghton businesses tomorrow during the annual Afternoon on the Town. Houghton Business Development Director Susie Katalin-Negro says the event is designed to build relationships between merchants and students… Afternoon on the town runs from 11:00 until 3:00 tomorrow, with music, refreshments, sales …

The third annual Soberfest will take place tomorrow at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. Organizer Deb Varna says it’s a family event, and all who enjoy a good time without alcohol or drugs are welcome… There’ll be bounce houses and games for the kids, live music, and a picnic. If you …