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Feeding America will deliver a semi-truck of food more than 500 miles to the Ontonagon village fire hall today. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has worked with Feeding America to set up a series of mobile food pantries in Ontonagon this fall. October’s delivery will be the second this …

In just two more days Visit Keweenaw will look to help the city of Houghton break a world record. On Friday, during the Plaidurday holiday locals will plan to meet at the Houghton High School for a photo full of people wearing plaid shirts. Visit Keweenaw Executive Director says to …

Michigan Tech University’s College of Computing and Institute of Computing and Cybersystems will begin its annual showcase today. This year’s topic will dive into Artificial Intelligence, which has seen growing interest from the public. Especially over the past year .“And developing the next generation of AI algorithms. Things like large …

For many years the Ontonagon Theater of Performing Arts has shared the stage with local performers acts for many years. This Saturday the theater will hold a special fundraising concert, that will once again bring together local artists to share the stage. The Ontonagon Theater of Performing Arts will raise …

Let’s Eat. This Sunday Let’s Eat Dinners will bring together residents of Baraga County for a free community meal. The inter-community meal program sets up free meal sites in Baraga county and the Keweenaw Peninsula once a month at each location. This weekend’s meal site located in Baraga, will likely …

Upper Peninsula Health Systems Portage has started a new therapy program, that brings furry friends to people in need after partnering with a regional animal assistance group. UPHS Portage has begun to work with Superiorland Pet Partners, which is a volunteer group of pets and their handlers working to share …

The leaves are beginning to change, and that means cold snowy days are not far behind in the upper peninsula. Many residents in the region still heat their homes using firewood, and as residents get older it may become more difficult to chop enough wood by the time winter comes. …

No one wants to think about snow right now. Unless it’s the snow statues and fun that come along with Michigan Tech University’s Winter Carnival. Winter Carnival’s sponsor Blue Key has recently announced the festival’s theme along with a brand new logo for 2024. This year the university’s campus will …

Hancock Public Schools has announced more details in the district’s plans to hire a full-time superintendent. Last week the district began offering an online survey asking for parents and the community’s priorities for the district’s board of education while working through the process of searching for a superintendent. On Friday …

The Portage Lake District Library has an opening on its board of directors. The library’s board of directors will seek a candidate to fill the term ending March 31st, 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Portage Lake District Library board of directors must be residents of the city of Houghton. …