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HOUGHTON, MICH – Isle Royale National Park is proud to announce the summer 2019 Teen Artist Exploration selections. This year, two teen artists and their families, along with an artistic mentor, will be traveling to Isle Royale at the same time to explore their art through wilderness. The chosen teen artists …

HANCOCK, MI – A juried exhibit of artwork by students in the Finlandia University International School of Art & Design (ISAD) is featured at the Finlandia University Gallery, Hancock, from March 28 through April 23, 2019. A reception for the artists will take place at the gallery on Thursday, March …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Landowners who want to ensure that their property remains forested and sustainably managed forever are invited to apply to participate in the Forest Legacy Program. The nationally competitive program, administered by the U.S. Forest Service, uses federal …

It’s hard to imagine that the combination of photography and pyrotechnics could have played an important role in our modern day living standards. However, an upcoming display that’s being presented by Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Friend’s of the Calumet Library will take a detailed look into the life …

Children need mentors and UP Kids—Big Brothers Big Sisters is helping to establish those valuable relationships. While there are plenty of kids, the shortage of volunteers to be Big Brothers continues and the number of young people volunteering is dropping. Program Director Maggie Munch says a Big Brother or Big …

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance to provide a breakfast session for local business leaders. It’s called the Keweenaw Alliance Breakfast and it’s the rebranding of the monthly KEDA breakfast meetings, incorporating the former Eggs N’ Issues once held by the Chamber. Chamber …

A Calumet teenager could be facing charges in relation to an assault with a knife over the weekend. The Houghton County Sherriff’s Office says they received a report of a woman having been stabbed around 4:45pm Saturday. When deputies arrived at the scene on Park Avenue in the Village of …

The following press release was issued by State Representative Greg Markkanen’s office: State Rep. Greg Markkanen recently met with local county road commissioners in the Western U.P. to discuss state resources that can help fix Michigan roads.  Markkanen met with Kevin Harju of the Houghton County Road Commission and Gregg …

The Copper Country’s two representatives in the state legislature will be together to meet constituents in Hancock later this month. State Senator Ed McBroom and State Representative Greg Markkanen will be at KC Bonkers on Quincy Street from 11:45am to 12:45pm on Friday, March 22nd. They will be available to …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Credit: Neil Harri An aerial survey photo shows moose south of Lake Michigamme in the western Upper Peninsula. After this winter’s moose survey, wildlife biologists said the western Upper Peninsula moose population is growing at a long-term …