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After 30 years of helping the Copper Country coordinate funds, projects, and programs the Keweenaw Community Foundation will take some time to celebrate. During the foundation’s annual fundraiser next month, they will celebrate the work over the last 30 years and look forward to continuing their mission. The Keweenaw Community …

A 100,000 dollar donation enhances student learning space for Michigan Technological University’s Chemical Engineering program. Recently the Michigan Technological University’s chemical engineering program received a 100,000 dollar donation from CITGO that directly enhances the Senior Design Studio space for students. The donation was driven by Michigan Tech alumnus and CITGO …

Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University agreed on a partnership to ease the transition between campuses for transfer students. On Thursday Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University jointly announced the institutions have decided to create a seamless pathway for transfer students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. In conjunction with the …

Hancock Public Schools shares sightings of more animals near the school campus. Yesterday Hancock Public School superintendent Chris Salani notified parents that due to the time of the year, and nearby construction projects to the district’s middle school and high school campus, there have been increased sightings of animals in …

This story was originally produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Jason Barbier and his three eldest sons are preparing for a 10-day mission in Jonesborough, Tennessee, where they will work as a cut team clearing debris for aid …

This story was originally produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Potila. Find the original story here. One person died after a crash where a driver ran a stop sign in the eastern Upper Peninsula, according to a spokesperson for Michigan State Police. Thursday evening, MSP said the crash happened …

Upper Peninsula communities are making progress to become more accessible. During the recent Upper Peninsula Accessibility Summit held on Michigan Technological University’s campus, the conference awarded several projects that created more accessibility for disabled residents. The awards are the first dispersed by the summit. Awards included the most accessible organization, …

A region-wide health survey may show up in the mailbox today. On Tuesday the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department announced the Upper Peninsula Community Needs and Health Assessment survey will begin arriving at randomly selected households today. The assessments are sponsored by regional healthcare partners including health departments, hospitals, and …

Braga County Road Commission plans construction in Arvon township next week. Starting on Monday the Baraga County Road Commission will begin work on culvert replacements for Townline Road. The project will take three days to complete ending on the 16th. The road will be close to all through traffic from …

Houghton County will have a new administrator soon. Yesterday the Houghton County Commission called a special meeting to discuss the administrator hiring process. Former county administrator Ben Larsen resigned from the county last month. He plans to stay on to help smooth the transition for the incoming hire. Houghton County …