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An area environmental group is voicing concerns about the Eagle Mine seeking a new mineral lease in Marquette County. “Save The Wild U.P.” says a plan by the mine’s parent company, Lundin Mining, seeking a new mineral lease from the State of Michigan for 40 acres of land in Michigamme …

November is National Hospice Month and the U.P. Health System Portage Hospice is honoring hospice patients with the annual Bells for Hospice next Tuesday at 2 o’clock on Portage’s Main Campus in Hancock. Pastor David Weber from St. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church will be performing a song and the …

Don’t Do It Yourself, better known as DDIY, is selling pies for Thanksgiving this year. The GFS pies arrive frozen, and will be available for pickup at the Michigan Tech Employees Credit Union Friday, November 21st, between noon and 5:00. Delivery can be arranged for orders of seven or more …

When it comes to the topic of education in the U.P., skilled trades is one of the more important aspects. And now, through schools like Gogebic Community College, those who choose that career pathway have an easier route. Governor Rick Snyder says Michigan is continuing to support skilled trades training …

Governor Snyder has also issued an executive directive requiring the government to adopt a variety of policies and procedures eliminating hurdles faced by people with disabilities as they seek a career in public service. The governor says Michigan must lead by example and provide a welcoming environment for people with …

Before the deadline for write-ins, the Hancock City Council ballot was short one person but now, three more names are being added. Running for the four at large council seats that are open are Brock Jabusch, Gregory J. Markkanen and Micheal Joseph Bauman. Current council members Ted Belej, Lisa McKenzie …

The Department of Natural Resources has announced that beginning this week, improvements to the Houghton-to-Chassell Rail Trail will begin. Improvement work will include the brushing of five high-priority segments to remove overgrown brush and vegetation, which has created a safety issue due to poor visibility at major trail crossings while …

The oldest hockey cup in North America is on its way to Houghton this weekend. The Stanley Cup will be present this Friday when the MTU hockey team face off against the University of Michigan. Fans with a ticket to Friday or Saturday’s game will have a chance to see …

Talks on the energy crisis continue and local lawmakers are coming together to fight the expected price increases on U.P. residents. State Representatives Ed McBroom and John Kivela as well as Senator Tom Casperson have introduced legislation demanding that the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee reverse its decision on how the …

Don’t be alarmed if you see zombies roaming the Michigan Tech campus on Thursday night. They’re probably attending Undead U: A Zombie Symposium. Michigan Tech hosted the first Undead U symposium last year, and now it returns to campus on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Hall 139, featuring a …