A Hancock resident earns the Friends of Finland 25 and Under and Audience Choice awards during Finnish Independence Day celebrations. Earlier this month the Friends of Finland Exhibit, Reception, and Award ceremony were held at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. The event coincided with the area’s celebration of …
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This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Schyler Perkins, find the story here. Three otters were spotted scampering across a canal in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula after a slew of snowstorms and subzero wind chills swept across the region in early- and mid-December. Hancock resident Shelby Brown captured the …
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Twinkling lights, giant snowmen, jolly old Saint Nick, and snowflakes fill up front lawns this time of the year. And some communities want to share the area’s beautiful displays with the Upper Peninsula. In the fall the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce held a Halloween lighting and decoration tour. And …
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The Village of Laurium might become the City of Laurium. Laurium’s village council has begun considering raising the village’s status to a city in the state of Michigan. Village Manager Ian Lewis says Laurium has published a survey and will continue to discuss the benefits and new responsibilities throughout 2025. …
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A Michigan Technological University student from Chassell earns a SpartanNash Our Family Scholarship. Recently SpartanNash, a food solutions company, announced it has awarded 25 students across the country with a 2,500 dollar scholarship for outstanding service to their community. The Our Family Scholarship program with SpartanNash honors undergraduate and …
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This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Andrew Lorinsor. Find the full story here. The Michigan State Legislature has passed significant reforms to the state’s unemployment system, restoring benefits that had not been updated in over two decades. The reform, championed in part by State Rep. Jenn Hill …
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Babbling brooks, chipping birds, and nature inspire visitors who travel to Isle Royale National Park each summer. And for those that truly connect with the island’s natural world the park service offers opportunities to reside in the park. Applications will soon open for the Isle Royale National Park Artist in …
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Aspirus Health adds a Hancock native to the Aspirus Houghton Clinic’s team of staff. Aspirus Health proudly announced last week the healthcare system has added Bella Nutini, a Certified physician assistant, to its team of primary care providers. Nutini specializes in comprehensive and preventive care for adults and children. She …
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Houghton County seeks a member of the community to fill a vacancy on the county planning commission. In November the county opened applications for a vacant seat on the Houghton County Planning Commission’s board. At that time the county did not receive an application. Members of the planning commission assist …
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Northern Michigan University and Invest UP plan to launch a new program in 2025 to empower students. The new Wildcat Collective Leaders of Honor and Ambition program will work with participating students to develop leadership skills and achieve academic success while addressing shared goals, such as developing local talent retention …
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