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United Auto Workers union president Dennis Williams weighs in on the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump. Here’s Autobeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.
Read More »UAW Willing To Talk With Trump
Great Lakes Alliance Concerned About Election Results
As the White House is set to shift power from Democrat to Republican in January, the Alliance for the Great Lakes expects its relationship with rest of Washington to remain the same. Joel Brammeier is President and CEO of the Alliance, who says President-elect Donald Trump has said some things …
Read More »Michigan Vietnam Veteran Recommended For Medal Of Honor
Today is Veteran’s Day, a day to honor service men and women who have served and who are currently serving in the Armed Forces. Some city, county and federal offices will be closed. On Thursday, Congressman Fred Upton and Michigan U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow announced legislation that …
Read More »Hunting Provides Economic Boon To Michigan
New figures from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates hunting in Michigan has a $2.3 billion economic impact in the state. About $1.3 billion of that is spent on equipment, while other expenses are related to food and lodging. Opening day is November 15th, more than 525,000 hunters are …
Read More »“Do It For Daniel” FIlm Showing Tonight At MTU’s Fisher Hall
The inspirational film, “Do It For Daniel”, will be showing tonight on the campus of Michigan Tech. The film is hosted by the Houghton and Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition with representatives from the RSVP Program, Dial Help, MTU Counseling Center, CLK Schools, Finlandia University, Copper County Mental Health and other …
Read More »Calumet Art Center & Trap Rock 4-H Club Receive Funding
What happens when you combine a lifelong artist and an enthusiastic youth group? You get a wonderful partnership between the Calumet Art Center and the Trap Rock 4-H Club! The Trap Rock 4-H Club has youth from five area schools, including those being home schooled. Thanks to a grant through …
Read More »Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club Receives Grant
Keweenaw Community Foundation’s Keweenaw Cross Country Endowment recently awarded the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club $1,750 to help defray the cost of purchasing a new snowmobile for cross country ski trail grooming and track setting. Keweenaw Community Foundation is a non-profit, community organization created by and for the people of Houghton and Keweenaw counties. Established …
Read More »Houghton Council Member Kurtz Retires
Winter isn’t here yet, but the City of Houghton is preparing for it. At last night’s meeting, the council was informed by City Manager Eric Waara that city crews have been working on road repairs and other projects to get ready for the winter season. The council OK’d the closing …
Read More »Makinen Says This Is His Last Term
Houghton County Prosecutor Michael Makinen says this will be his last term. Makinen was reelected following a campaign that saw him pitted against former county prosecutor Doug Edwards. Makinen said the campaign was tough because he’s not able to publicize why certain decisions are made as a prosecutor. Makinen said …
Read More »Bergman Says He’s Ready For Washington
Newcomer Jack Bergman will be one of nine Republicans, along with five Democrats, to represent the state of Michigan in Congress. The former Marine was elected Tuesday, defeating his Democrat opponent, Lon Johnson. Bergman says his prior military experience will be beneficial for veterans. Bergman says he looks forward to …
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