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Aspirus to launch new Junior Volunteer Program

The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital: LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics is launching a new, 10-week Junior Volunteer Program to offer high school students opportunities to build their professional skills and explore career interests in health care. The Junior Volunteer Program is open to …

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Finns To Celebrate May Day

HANCOCK — The community is invited to a Vappu (May Day) celebration at the Finnish American Heritage Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Co-hosted by the Finnish Theme Committee of Hancock and Finlandia University, the event will include live music, dancing, plenty of tasty Finnish picnic-style foods, and …

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MI-TRALE Trail Projects Receive Grant Funding

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is granting over $360,000 to the Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment (MI-TRALE) to conduct maintenance projects on the local trail system. The funds come from ORV license and permit fees received in Michigan. Photo courtesy of MI-TRALE Projects for …

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FIRST Robotics State Finals Begin Wednesday

The Calumet Copperbots are getting ready to defend their state championship Wednesday at the FIRST Robotics State Competition. Photo credit: LSSU/John ShibleyLSSU engineering alum Derek Wonnacut (MTU masters, doctoral candidate) and team member Lowell Torola. The Copperbots qualified for the event over the weekend at the district meet at Lake …

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