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More funds are coming Michigan Tech’s way through a very special partnership. A ceremony was held yesterday as representatives from General Motors were on campus to present the university with a special gift. The General Motors Foundation wrote two big checks to Michigan Tech that total $125,000. The donations are …

Get out your best costume and be prepared to get it messy as the annual MTU Muck Run will be held at the MTU Trails tomorrow morning. The 5K run begins at 10:00, and could include rain, mud, or even snow. There will be prizes for the winners, and a …

For those looking for a spooky time this weekend, the Sigma Pi Haunted House will be open today and tomorrow. The children’s version will take place between 7:00 and 9:00 and for those who want an extra scare, an adult version will be open from 9:00 until midnight. Admission is …

Tomorrow, the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity will be going door to door collecting non-perishable food donations for the Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly food pantry. The following areas will be covered: Atlantic Mine, South Range, Painesdale, Dodgeville, Houghton, Hancock, Chassell, Calumet, Laurium, Dollar Bay, Hubbell, Tamarack City and Lake Linden. …

Election Day is fast approaching and there is still time for voters in Michigan to get an absentee ballot but you’d better act fast. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says those who wish to receive their absentee ballot by mail must submit their application by 2 p.m. Saturday. Absentee ballots …

AAA Michigan has begun a statewide effort to ‘Be Smart, Be Safe, and Be Seen’ this Halloween. The campaign, according to spokesperson Susan Hiltz, is a cooperative effort targeted at motorists, parents, adults and trick-or-treaters on what is considered to be one of the most deadly nights of the year …

Today, one of Michigan Tech’s long-time supporters will be signing a big check for the university. General Motors will present the University with a $100,000 grant from the General Motors Foundation. There will be a presentation at 10:30 a.m. in the East Reading Room of the Van Pelt and Opie …

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Primary Elections are this Saturday and the ballot features some familiar names and some new ones. The Baraga District Candidates are incumbents Robert “RD” Curtis and Carole LaPointe, as well as Doreen Blaker, Thomas Chosa, Jr., Alden “Auddie” Connor, Jr., Fred Dakota, Bruce LaPointe, Sr., …

Halloween is tomorrow night and the Michigan State Police want to remind parents and kids to be safe while trick-or-treating. Troopers suggest trick-or-treating as early as possible to avoid walking around at night, making sure kids have a parent with them, and to watch out while walking between parked cars. …

U.P. Health System – Portage will have a new person overseeing their home care and hospice services. Craig Chartier, Director of Home Care and Hospice for UP Health System – Marquette, has been promoted to Regional Director of Home Care and Hospice, effective immediately. UP Health System Market President Jim …