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2016 BFA Diploma Works Exhibition

See photos and full story at finlandia.edu/news Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design (ISAD) 2016 Bachelor of Fine Arts Diploma Works Exhibition is featured from April 27 to May 25, 2016, at the Finlandia University Gallery. The Finlandia University Gallery is located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. A …

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Lake Superior Celebration Tonight At GLRC

The community is invited to the Lake Superior Celebration at Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) from 6-8 pm, todayy, April 26. The event is FREE, family-friendly, and open to all. The Lake Superior Celebration will include informative displays by local agencies and organizations. There will be hands on …

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Controversy Over L'Anse Biomass Facility Continues

For the original story and video from ABC-10’s Caleb Scanlon, click here. An environmental group wants changes made to a biomass facility in L’Anse. The Friends of the Land of Keweenaw held a press conference outside of the Marquette Department of Environmental Quality office Monday to express their concerns with …

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Study Says Spanking Does More Harm Than Good

Should parents spank their children if they misbehave? Experts at the University of Michigan have 50 years of research. The conclusion — U of M professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylor — says it’s almost unanimous that spanking children has long-term negative effects — such as mental health problems and aggression.

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Help For Parolees To Find Work

The Federal Government is making an effort to provide help to those convicted of crimes so that they won’t return to jail when they get out. U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade says former inmates often struggle to find work. President Obama has declared this week “Re-Entry Week” — aimed at keeping …

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Car Companies Speed Toward Better Fuel Economy

It looks like the low cost of gasoline is not hurting car companies’ efforts to meet new fuel economy rules. Jack Gillis of the Consumer Federation of America says there’s some good news in their latest study of fuel economy in vehicles. Gillis says Mazda and Hyundai made the most …

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Non-Surgical Treatment Helping With Lower Back Pain

About 60 to 80% of the adults in the U.S. have low back pain. The good news–relief is available and it doesn’t require surgery. Dr. Sol Cogan says some of his patients are getting relief from a non-surgical treatment called spinal decompression therapy.

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