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A celebration is planned this week to commemorate the 107th anniversary of Finnish independence. After having been controlled by Russia for most of the 19th century, Finns took advantage of the confusion of World War One to create their own state in 1917. Disputes with Russia continued for decades, however, …

Two online feedback sessions are scheduled, as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources updates its Management Plan for the U.P.’s state forests. The draft plan for the next 10 years has been completed, and is available for review online. It addresses such issues as logging, hunting, fishing, trapping and public …

Automotive holiday travelers will pay less for gasoline than they did last Thanksgiving.  Triple-A Michigan’s ongoing survey placed the statewide average cost of a gallon of unleaded gas at $2.99 per gallon yesterday.  That’s 11 cents less than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 17 …

Republican First District Congressman Jack Bergman is encouraging his colleagues to expand federal support for rural health providers. Speaking on the House floor yesterday, Bergman cited the recent conversion of Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital into a rural health clinic, with no emergency services… A single provider closing their doors could result …

Michigan legislators are taking another stab at pushing through legislation to address the so-called “dark store” tax loophole during the brief lame duck session. Bipartisan legislation introduced last summer would attempt to wipe out the method that’s been used both in our region, and across the state, to have property …

After a couple of down years, the Great Lakes cruise ship industry appears set to rebound next summer.  Unfortunately, the expansion isn’t expected to include much activity on Lake Superior. Eight ships owned by six companies are set to ply the waters, but Visit Keweenaw’s Brad Barnett says most will …

Two people recently arrested for credit card fraud allegedly committed in Houghton County may also be connected to a similar string of crimes in Ohio. Twenty-eight-year-old Shiym Edwards and 25-year-old Destiny Johnson were reported to police after a suspicious purchase of lottery tickets and high-end alcohol early this month. Their …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking for public input into the future of the state forest system. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently completed the draft plan, designed to guide management of Michigan’s nearly 4 million acres of state forests for the next decade. Two webinars have …

As Thanksgiving approaches, families across the country are busy planning their holiday meals. While preparing the perfect turkey and all the trimmings can be exciting, food safety is critical to ensure your celebration remains joyful and healthy. Follow these essential tips for a safe and stress-free Thanksgiving. “Thanksgiving is a …

Morgan Murphy Media announces the newest listening experience to come across airwaves in the Keweenaw. Recently the home of 97.7 the Wolf, 102.3 K-BEAR, and 99.3 the Lift, launched its newest radio station, Lite 96.3 Houghton’s Breeze, WHBS. After Christmas it will feature five decades of the greatest soft pop …