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Michigan Tech is branching out into the northern Lower Peninsula through an agreement with community leaders in the Grand Traverse area to explore and develop collaborative opportunities in the region. A three-year Memorandum of Understanding was signed earlier this month that will help establish a presence in an area viewed …

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Ed McBroom is now the first bill signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The Governor signed the bipartisan Senate Bill 87 to amend the Revised Judicature Act which means a judgeship slated to be eliminated in Menominee County’s 95th-A District Court will be retained. …

There are few places in the country that know that value of snowplow drivers better than the Copper Country. To recognize the hard work and long hours put in by these folks, State Representative Greg Markkanen introduced a resolution honoring Michigan’s snowplow drivers. “In the U.P and across the state, …

The Hancock City Council is moving ahead with efforts to secure a pair of improvement grants and voicing their opposition to a couple of bills in the State House. Following a public hearing on the subject at their regular meeting Wednesday, the council voted to submit an application for a …

The following press release was issued by Representative Markkanen’s office: State Rep. Greg Markkanen this week testified before the House Transportation Committee in support of a plan to help county road commissions to improve their facilities and fix Michigan roads.  Under current Michigan law, county roads commission have only up …

Funding per student in the state of Michigan is lagging far behind, according to data shared by Superintendent George Stockero to the Copper Country Intermediate School Board this week. Stockero talked about the School Finance Research Collaborative, which recently completed Michigan’s first comprehensive school adequacy study that answers the question: …

As Hancock Public Schools begin the search for a new superintendent, future plans are hopeful for outgoing Superintendent Kipp Beaudoin. The board accepted Beaudoin’s letter of resignation this week at its regular board meeting and cordially thanked him for his four years of service to the families of the district. …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The Copper Country community is invited to the Finnish American Heritage Center on Saturday, March 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. for the inaugural Wellness Fair at Finlandia University. The fair will include more than a half dozen vendors, several no-cost …

Are you curious to know what it takes to start your own business? The MTEC SmartZone’s Jason Mack will be presenting on this topic at the Portage Lake District Library on Monday at 6:30pm. Some of these include: what problem are you solving, what is your go to market plan, …

The following press release was issued by Portage Paddle Sports: After two successful seasons, Portage Paddle Sports will be expanding for the 2019 summer season. Portage Paddle Sports will continue to operate at Hancock Beach in Hancock, Michigan and will now open a second location at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park …