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After kids clean out Calumet of the town’s candy on Saturday, families can trick or treat with Michigan Tech’s students. On Sunday the Inter Residence Housing Council hosts its annual Safehouse trick or treating. The event has kids from the area stop by student dorm halls and trick-or-treat with college …

Caught between two of the Upper Peninsula’s population centers and caught between stages of life. Baraga County teens will soon have access to a new mentorship program. In 2023 the state passed legislation designed to support improved youth outcomes and strengthen public safety with the Justice for Kids and Communities …

Becoming a parent comes with its challenges, including feeding your child. Soon Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and UPHS – Portage medical experts will share resources for starting kids on a healthy life journey. The building blocks infant feeding fundamentals Workshop will dive into topics like posture, developing fine motor …

This story was produced by My UP News anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here. Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter is warning people of fake pet rescue services. They say that recently scam accounts have been popping up in their comment sections on Facebook, directing people to fake Facebook …

The second annual Deb Mann Pumpkin Race in Hancock will take off from the starting line tomorrow. Last year Keweenaw Cape introduced a new family event for the fall in honor of former Hancock resident Deb Mann. The pumpkin races invite kids and families to carve a pumpkin and fit …

With high school seniors just a couple of months into their final school year, some will start thinking about options for their future. Students intent on enrolling at a higher education institution have a lot of factors to work through before planning the layout of their dorm room. In a …

There’s just one week until Halloween. But there are plenty of chances for kids to find some sweet treats. Calumet hosts the village’s Trunk or Treat event on Saturday. The event includes music, costumes, candy, and plenty of fun for families. Main Street Calumet Director Leah Polzien says that Halloween …

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Andrew Lorinsor. Find the original story here.   One in five businesses could close as a result of a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling mandating that restaurants pay servers minimum wage by 2029, according to a spokesperson for the Michigan Restaurant and …

Little Gem Community Center invites the community to learn about fungi with a fun guy. Next month The Little Gen Community Center in Lake Linden will host a mushroom-growing workshop with Keweenaw Mushroom owner Zack Osborn. Mushrooms offer the body macronutrients that support a healthy immune system, as well as …

Two non-profit organizations in the Keweenaw Peninsula collaborate to coat the Copper Country. For several years the Copper Country Angel Mission has organized its coat campaign to supply free coats to residents in the western Upper Peninsula. Last year the group renamed the program Coat the Copper Country to show …