The Keweenaw is an incredibly popular place to fish, and residents start young. The Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club has partnered with the National Park Service, Keweenaw National Historical Park, and National Park Foundation to put on their 18th annual Kid’s Fishing Derby at the Swedetown Pond. Lunch will be served after …
Read More »Finlandia Folk School’s Midsummer Gallery
The Finlandia Folk School is currently hosting its new gallery, titled The Folk School At Midsummer. There’s sculpture, pottery, and textiles all in vivid colors at the Finlandia Gallery in the Finnish Heritage Center. The gallery is hosted until September 13, and there’s an artist reception on August 31. Find …
Read More »Learn The Mystery Behind the Bon Voyage’s Deadly Fire In 1901
The Keweenaw is rich with maritime history, but with that history comes many sinking ships. There were boats called “packet steamers”, which were medium-sized and made for transport across rivers, canals, and possibly lakes. The Bon Voyage packet steamer set off on May 10, 1901 with a crew and passengers …
Read More »BCMH to Add Embedded VA Health Coordinator
Veterans will soon have more convenient access to healthcare in the Copper Country. At last night’s Baraga County Commission meeting, Baraga County Memorial Hospital CEO Rob Stowe explained that the hospital will soon offer an embedded VA resource person on staff… It’s going to be an LPN, who will help …
Read More »Get Paid To Be Outdoors – DNR Hiring Foresters and Firefighters
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring foresters, forest techs, and firefighters. DNR Forest Resources Division Chief Jeff Stampfly said Michigan’s nearly 4 million acres of state forest lands provide clean air and water, materials for a strong forest products industry, and places to hunt, fish, hike, ride, camp …
Read More »CCCAC Hosting Artists At Key Ingredients This Friday
Key Ingredients is more than just music and food. The event will host vendors for a wide variety of talents, some of which will showcase their artistic talents. The Copper Country Community Arts Center is hosting artists that will demonstrate their various skills. You can learn and converse with the …
Read More »Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center Reopens
The Ottawa National Forest is pleased to announce the reopening of the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center. The Ottawa Visitor Center in Watersmeet sells recreation passes, interagency passes, and permits during their open hours. Staff is available to help answer questions about the forest, vacations, and more. The summer hours …
Read More »1st Place Prize of $2,000 For Fishing Tourney This Weekend
Outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a challenge this weekend can enjoy a fishing tournament hosted by the CLK Rotary Club. All the proceeds go to local projects, and every dollar stays local.
Read More »Strawberry Parade Float Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners in this year’s Copper Country Strawberry Festival parade: Best In ShowPalosaari Corn Maze Commercial1st 4-H Kayaking2nd AYA Fishing Tournament Patriotic1st Manninen’s Cabins2nd Hanna Homestead Family1st Soumis Family Strawberry1st St. Anne’s Strawberry Patch: Planting a Seed of Faith2nd Chassell Lion’s Club Antique1st Jerry …
Read More »Kus Reigns as Strawberry Queen
Romy Kus will reign over the 75th Copper Country Strawberry Festival as queen. Kus was crowned in the annual ceremony at the Chassell Pavilion Friday evening. She is a 2023 graduate of Marquette High School. Kus plans to pursue a career as an anesthesiologist. She was sponsored by the Citrus …
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