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Work has started to develop the Houghton Douglass Falls and Veterans Memorial Scenic Site. While work takes place the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will close the location temporarily.   The project will create a parking lot for visitors, install a vault toilet, and information kiosk, as well as pedestrian …

It’s finally Friday. And finally, it’s Plaidurday in the Upper Peninsula. While the plaid holiday has a lot of fans around the region, not many places can bring together 925 people for a single photo. Visit Keweenaw snapped the photo for this year’s Plaidurday fun at the Houghton High School …

While coming to know the community the Nature Conservancy has come to Heart the Heartlands. Over the summer the Nature Conservancy hosted a series of community recreation opportunities within the Keweenaw heartlands. The group has plans to continue the program into the fall with a little leaf-peeping planning tomorrow and …

Michigan Technological University’s new dorm will be ready to welcome new students in about one year. Works continue to move along at a steady and on-time pace. The University recently announced the East Hall construction project has completed utilities, foundation work, roofing, and exterior and interior framing. The new dorm …

Happy Plaidurday to the Copper Country! Visit Keweenaw and the city of Houghton have a fun fall weekend set to start at 12:30 pm today. Visit Keweenaw and gather the community for a plaid day photo at Houghton High School’s Alumni Field. The picture will be taken at 1 pm, …

MDOT will begin two culvert replacements in the western Upper Peninsula on Monday In Ontonagon County, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin culvert replacement work on US 45 in Ontonagon Township. The work will take place north of Bestard Road. The department expects work to be finished by October …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department’s 2023 HOPE survey clarifies the need for mental health and substance abuse resources in the Copper Country. Last year the health department collected responses from close to 900 residents in Baraga Houghton Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties. The survey showed that 66 percent of respondents …

Low-wage workers will see more money at the end of each week after the new year. Michigan’s current minimum wage will rise 20 percent by the end of February to $12.48 per hour, officials announced last week, following a major state Supreme Court decision. The Associated Press says, according to …

Rev up the engines the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home’s motorcycle ride will begin next week. On Monday the BKG shelter home hosts its 11th annual Ride Against Abuse through the Copper Country. The ride shows support for victims of domestic abuse and brings together the area’s biker community. Last …

From the Ground farmer’s markets around the Copper Country will close up tents next week. Ending the market’s season outside. But the collective moves indoors for the cool season farmer’s market. From October 19th to November 23rd the From the Ground Farmer’s Market Collective will operate the cool season market …