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A 21-year-old man died Wednesday night in what state police investigators are calling an “accidental shooting.” Troopers from the Negaunee Post were dispatched to N 1311 County Road KCI near Big Bay at 9:22 pm. The victim was taken by ambulance to UP Health System-Marquette, where he later was pronounced …

HANCOCK, MI – Join us in downtown Hancock for two holiday events. Downtown Hancock’s Annual Christmas Walk will be on Friday, November 25 from 6-8pm and Small Business Saturday on November 26th. On Friday night join the parade as Santa rides through town on the firetruck and dress up the …

HOUGHTON, MI, November 16, 2016 – Works of art are always (and never!) finished. This end-of-semester installation will showcase art developed by students participating in Project Learning Lab, Visual and Performing Art’s alternative arts classroom based inside Rozsa’s gallery b. The Michigan Tech community is invited to join our students …

HANCOCK — As it has each year since the country became independent 99 years ago, Finlandia University will celebrate Finland’s Independence Day with a program of music and theatre on Tuesday, December 6, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Finnish American Heritage Center. The program will feature a short play, …

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will be sending out 70 turkeys today to be cooked for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving meals. Now that all the food needs have been taken care of, there is still need for volunteers. Laurium Apostolic Church (Hot meal delivery site for the “north end”) Kitchen crew …

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is taking action after criminal warrants were issued against two members in connection to what tribal leaders are calling ‘wrongful seizures’ of tobacco products destined for tribal territory. Tribal officials say the state issued the warrants against two of its members for alleged violations of …

The Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock is hosting its 40th annual Poor Artists Sale at the CLK Gymnasium in Calumet on Saturday, December 3 from 11am-4pm. The Poor Artists Sale is an annual juried holiday art fair hosted by the Copper Country Community Arts Council as a benefit …

71-year-old Rodney Granroth is still missing. An avid outdoorsman, the Dollar Bay man disappeared while hunting on his family’s property in Tapiola last Thursday. His wife of 51 years describes what these last several days have been like. Rodney’s wife, Faye Granroth, said “It’s sort of like a nightmare that maybe …

The holiday season can be tough for divorced parents trying to spend time with their children. Family law attorney Jessica Woll says it’s important to put the children’s needs first. And she adds planning and communication are key.

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together and share a meal. But there’s often one family member whose behavior can disrupt the gathering. To avoid a side dish of drama, family therapist Carrie Krawiec says plan ahead. If you’re the host, try to arrange seating in …