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The period to complete the acquisition of the White Pine mine has been extended until March. Highland Copper Company is in the process of acquiring the mine location from Copper Range Company. In a press release, Highland Copper states the final closing of the acquisition is subject to a number …

ESCANABA, Mich. — (Nov. 30, 2018) Michigan’s only state fair proved once again to be an economic boon to the Upper Peninsula (U.P.). The Aug. 13-19 U.P. State Fair in Escanaba, Mich., drew a record-high 92,000 fairgoers. This was nearly a six percent increase over 2017’s record-setting attendance of 87,000. …

HANCOCK — Hobbyhorses are all the rage in Finland, and organizers of the Heikinpäivä festival are bringing this exciting, family-friendly fad to Hancock this year. You can create your own hobbyhorse anytime, anywhere, but what better time that at a community hobbyhorse workshop on Tuesday, December 4 at Sew Cranky …

A Community food drive has students in Chassell fighting hunger and competing for pizza at the same time.  K through 12 students at the Chassell School have been collecting canned and dry goods that will be forwarded to area food banks tomorrow, with each grade competing to collect the most.  …

November 30, 2018 — Unemployed workers in Houghton County will now have the convenience of unemployment insurance and reemployment services all in one location. TIA-UI has partnered with UPWARD Talent Council Michigan Works! to house an unemployment insurance representative at the Michigan Works service center at 400 Quincy St. in Hancock, effective …

HOUGHTON, MI – November 30, 2018 – The City of Houghton has been recognized for its successes and efforts in contributing to Michigan’s entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research. Houghton was honored as a …

With the valuable assistance of hunters, a minimum goal set for chronic wasting disease deer head testing has been surpassed in two surveillance areas set up in the central Upper Peninsula. The testing will aid the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in determining the extent of this deadly deer disease …

A Calumet man is dead after suffering a medical emergency while driving. The Michigan State Police say an accident happened Thursday around 5:15 when 56-year-old Jeffrey Ruona was involved in a crash at Fourth Street and Scott Street in the Village of Calumet. The investigation and statements from witnesses showed …

The Finns’ influence on Upper Michigan’s life, history and culture is well documented. Now, it’s also well compiled and ready for a place on your bookshelf or coffee table. The Finnish American Heritage Center has recently completed a book in the “Images of America” series through Arcadia Press titled “Finns of Michigan’s Upper …

The holiday season is full of great food and delicious treats, but for those with food allergies it can be challenging to find great tasting allergy-friendly foods. That’s the focus of a baking class taking place next week. “Keweenaw Family Resource Center started a little over 25 years ago here …