Huskies will play and have fun in the snow all night tonight. Or at least what’s left. Tonight winter carnival starts back up with students putting the final touches on their all-month snow statues. As well as groups collecting any signs of snow on the ground to build their all-nighter …
Read More »Sparkplug Awards Nominations Close in One Week
From several trial projects that were completed in 2023. To individuals who made strides in their professional careers. And don’t forget organizations that impacted several demographics in the region. The Keweenaw Peninsula has many accomplishments in the last year to be proud of. “Well, it’s good. It’s a celebration and …
Read More »Superior Watershed Partnership Launches Utility Assistance Program with $1.57 Million from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
The Superior Watershed Partnership’s Energy and Climate office has received funding to expand heat and electricity assistance to residents in the Upper Peninsula. Recently the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity granted funding to the superior watershed partnership totaling 1.57 million dollars. The partnership says that the funds will …
Read More »Keweenaw National Historic Park Seeks Artists for a Project at the Quincy Mine Dry House Ruins
Great art can attract wondering eyes to some of the most spectacular places in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Keweenaw National Historic Park, the park’s advisory commission, and the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association will seek out artists to create an installation near the Dry House Ruins. The national park …
Read More »Gogebic Community College Hires Monica Benson as the Workforce Development Director
Gogebic Community College has hired a new Workforce Development Director. Monica Benson of Ironwood has been selected to join the college’s team of staff and faculty as the college’s Workforce Development Director. She will take over the role from Glen Ackerman-Behr. Benson has two decades of career experience in quality …
Read More »Local Proposals Appearing on February Primary Ballots
Three Tuesdays from today residents will fill polling places to cast their first votes in 2024. This year is a presidential election cycle. February’s upcoming primary vote will include several candidates for both Republicans and Democrats for Michigan voters to choose between. However, the primary polls will also include several …
Read More »Ahmeek Fire’s Assistant Chief Michael DeFina Awarded Firefighter of the Year Award
Ahmeek’s Fire 2nd Assistant Chief Michael DeFina has been awarded the Firefighter of the Year award from the American Legion Department of Michigan. DeFina received letters of recommendation supporting him as the firefighter of the year from Fire Chief Mike Maninga, Ahmeek Village President John Spagnotti, Legion Post 61 Commander …
Read More »Student Leadership Awards Begins Accepting Nominations
Michigan Tech is full of future leaders who start their budding careers being involved on campus. Annually the university seeks to recognize those students and organizations that have become campus leaders in the past year. Student Leadership and Involvement will begin seeking nominations for the 30th annual Student Leadership Awards …
Read More »Researchers Pulled Off Isle Royale as Winter Wolf-Moose Survey is Suspended for Ice Conditions
Michigan Tech University’s Isle Royale Wolf and Moose team will suspend the remainder of the winter survey. Reported last Friday by the Associated Press the Michigan Tech wolf and moose research team returned last week after NPS ordered everyone off the island. The National Park Service cited unsafe ice conditions …
Read More »The 15th Run of the CopperDog Races is Less Than a Month Away
Copper Dog 150’s 15th run is about a month away. Organizers have several plans for this year’s race including additional events and a return to Calumet for the finish of the 150. Race Director Kelly Probst says that so far more than 80 teams have registered for the Copper Dog’s …
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