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Michigan Tech Alumnus Promoted At River Valley Bank

Wausau, WI – January 31, 2019 – River Valley Bank has announced the promotion of Christian Palomaki to the position of Business Banking Officer. Christian, who was formerly River Valley’s Market Manager, will be serving business customers from the bank’s branches in Marquette, Houghton and Calumet. Palomaki began his career …

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Cold Temps Freeze Snow Statue Building

Even with school closed the last two days, students at Michigan Tech are feeling the strain of crunch time.  Usually that feeling is reserved for end-of-semester exams, however with the current effects of the polar vortex, the University has ordered that all snow statue building come to a stop until …

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The Calumet Theatre To Announce 2019 Season Schedule at February 14 Performance: “The Un-Valentine’s Show: Songs & Tales of Unforgiveness, Heartbreak, Dysfunction & Revenge”

The Calumet Theatre will proudly announce its complete show schedule for 2019 on February 14 at 7:30pm The exciting lineup will be revealed in a video presentation prior to the night’s entertainment, the comedy music of The Un-Valentine’s Show: Songs And Tales Of Unforgiveness, Heartbreak, Dysfunction And Revenge. The unveiling …

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Cold Temperatures Contributing To Blood Shortage

The recent cold snap is also contributing to a blood shortage in the Upper Peninsula.  The UPHS Regional Blood Center says there is an immediate need for all blood types. Dana Langsford of the UPHS Regional Blood Center says the cold weather has caused local blood drives to be cancelled. …

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Winter Carnival Queen Coronation Is Saturday

Brains and beauty–with a healthy heaping of talent–will all be on display on the stage this Saturday night at the Rozsa Center as the major Winter Carnival events begin with the Queen’s Coronation.  The theme of this year’s carnival is “Years of  Innovation STEM from this Snowy Situation!” Michigan Tech’s …

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Family Fun Day Wraps Up Heikinpäivä Friday Night

As this winter’s coldest stretch of weather so far comes to a close, celebrating the season may be the last thing on people’s minds but the grand finale of Heikinpäivä takes place Friday night. The Family Fun Day closes out the near month-long festival at the Finnish American Heritage Center …

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