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The Quincy Mine Hoist Association is receiving a $200,000 loan from the USDA to repair the railroad tram. The funds are part of the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program, which had its budget increased in the 2018 Omnibus bill from $200 million to $2.8 billion. $2,3 million has been invested …

Researchers from Michigan Technological University have released the annual Winter Study report detailing updates on the ecology of Isle Royale National Park. For the third year in a row, the Isle Royale wolf population remains a mere two, while the moose population continues to stay above the historic average. Without the pressure …

A recall petition is underway for Calumet Village trustee Virginia Dwyer. The language for the petition was filed Thursday with the Houghton County Clerk’s office by Calumet resident Barbara Yannatta. The basis for the recall is that Dwyer voted against a motion to pass an ordinance to opt-in to the …

Fourth graders in the Western UP are spending one more day learning more about Upper Peninsula history as the Copper TRACES program concludes today. Over 500 students from 6 counties are participating in the program offered by the Keweenaw National Historical Park. The program started in 2016 in celebration of …

The 70th annual Copper Country Strawberry Festival is seeking queen candidates and local business sponsors for the 2018 Strawberry Queen Pageant on July 6th. All young women from the Copper Country, ages 16-19 are encouraged to participate. This year’s winner will receive a $500 scholarship, sponsored by the Chassell Lions …

Firefighters with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be cautious with fire, as predicted weather conditions suitable for wildfires have heightened fire danger across the Upper Peninsula. All areas west of a line from the Huron Mountains south to Stephenson are experiencing extreme fire danger. …

Another local official is under scrutiny for missing meetings. Hancock City Councilman Joe Bauman was once again absent at Wednesday’s meeting of the city council. Hancock Mayor Lisa McKenzie said she did not receive notice from Bauman that he would be missing the meeting and his whereabouts were unknown. She …

The residency of Hancock City Councilman Ted Belej is being called into question by another member of the council. During the work session prior to the council’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Councilman John Haeussler brought the matter to the attention of the council, citing rumors and a sign placed by …

Franklin Township wants to be the first township in Houghton County to have its own flag and they are giving everyone in the Copper Country an opportunity to help design it. Township Supervisor Mary Sears presented the details of the competition to the Houghton County Board of Commissioners at their …

Live music, beer and boards are on the agenda for Thursday evening at the Keweenaw Brewing Company, as the skate park committee is getting close to its goal of raising $200,000 for the second phase of the build. These ambitious efforts are expected to put construction ahead of its original …