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Local residents are encouraged to join other volunteers tomorrow at Canyon Falls roadside park, located on US-41, 10 miles south of L’Anse. The Keweenaw National Historical Park, along with the Peter Wolfe Chapter and the Forestry Department of Michigan Tech is making repairs to the park. Volunteers will be offloading …

Finland’s going to celebrate its 100th birthday later this year, and what better present than to learn to speak their language? Or, how about learning a traditional Finnish handcraft or exploring modern-day Finland?Answers to any or all of these questions can be found by enrolling in a community enrichment class …

Hancock, Michigan – The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its fall granting cycle. $14,791 is available from the Kellogg Youth Fund for local organizations benefiting youth in grades 6-12. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to the KCF …

There is a need for ice hockey officials in the local area. If you love the game, are willing to learn and have some skating ability, you are a prime candidate. You can find information regarding becoming an ice hockey official at michiganreferee.com. The steps needed are also listed on …

All are welcome to join Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Peter Wolfe Chapter of the North Country Trail Association at gorgeous Canyon Falls on Saturday, September 30th for National Public Lands Day. Meet at 1:00pm at the Canyon Falls Roadside Park 10 miles south of L’Anse on US-41. Volunteers …

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education 2018 College Rankings has ranked Michigan Technological University in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide. Michigan Tech was ranked 155 of 1,054 institutions in the rankings released today.  Among 275 Midwest colleges and universities, Michigan Tech ranked 33rd. Times Higher Education …

In the forest life cycle, what goes up must come down. Michigan Tech’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science capitalizes on plant-to-harvest teachable moments as experienced students show first-year Huskies how to fell and process trees—and prepare to host Woodchuck Games at Ford Forest on Saturday, September 30. Michigan …

Eagle River, MI., Sept. 28, 2017 – Anthony Lane Partners, LLC, a privately held strategic holding company based in Dallas, Texas, USA is pleased to announce that its offer to purchase the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge has been unanimously accepted by the Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners. The KML is a 178-acre resort property …

How about some good news? Here are 10 good things that have happened in Houghton in the last two weeks, as reported during the city council’s regular meeting Wednesday, September 27, 2017. The MTU Wetlands Club did a cleanup of the Huron Creek wetland last weekend. The Parade of Nations …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. At the beginning of every year, the CCISD likes to recognize staff for years of service. At last night’s Board meeting, Superintendent George Stockero presented Board Member Lisa Tarvainen with a …