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The Keweenaw County Historical Society Life Saving Service Museum will offer a free-admission open house on Sunday, July 22nd. The museum is next to the marina on Eagle Harbor.  The event takes place from 9am to 6pm. A number of activities are planned for the day: ● The museum’s fully …

Keweenaw business people offered their input and expertise yesterday as two entrepreneurs presented their ideas and business plans at the monthly 1 Million Cups gathering. This month’s meeting took place at the Portage Lake District Library, where outdoor recreation and media were the topics discussed. When someone starts a new …

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today proposed a 93 cent per-meter monthly surcharge to fund the Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF). The Commission also is seeking public comment on the proposed surcharge (Case No. U-17377), which would be the same amount as was collected this past fiscal …

The reopening of Sharon Avenue at M-26 in Houghton is being delayed once again despite work crews best efforts. City Manager Eric Waara gave an update on the roads to the Houghton City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday. The culverts that were washed out by the June 17th storm …

Here is the latest update from Houghton County on the flood response, released at 11:08am Wednesday, July 11th. The Houghton County Road Commission reports that 15 roads continue to remain closed due to the loss of large draining structures. The Commission is working with Michigan Department of Transportation engineers to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) and Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) yesterday urged President Trump to approve Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley’s request for a major disaster declaration following severe flash flooding that affected Houghton, Gogebic and Menominee counties. The Lt. Governor’s request describes the damage from …

July 10, 2018 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) approved a $4 million no-interest loan from the Michigan State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) this week to help fund repair of flood-damaged Houghton County roads. The loan requires approval by the State Administrative Board and is scheduled to be reviewed at its …

A group photo is planned for all those who were impacted by the Father’s Day Flood or who have volunteered in the relief effort. The photo is meant to showcase the spirit of Copper Country Strong and will be distributed nationally along with information about the progress made since the …

With a short grow season in the Keweenaw, those who appreciate the natural beauty of flower gardens have a limited time to get out and visit them. Folks in Hancock will have the chance to do so this weekend with a guided tour showcasing some of the area’s finest. At …

With the Houghton County Fair only six weeks away, there are concerns that the effects of last month’s flood may have an impact on this year’s festivities. Houghton County Commissioner Tim Palosaari said the main event arena remains partially flooded. The arena is where the fair holds the monster truck …