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The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce held its annual Sparkplug Awards banquet inside the Memorial Union Building ballroom on the campus of Michigan Tech Thursday evening. Helping to organize and judge the entries were members of the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, Keweenaw Young Professionals, the Portage Health Foundation and the MTEC …

UPDATE TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH; The boil advisory has been lifted. Upper Peninsula Health officials say water customers should flush pipes, faucets, and drinking foundations for at least five minutes unless otherwise directed by your local utility. If you experience any discolored water, continue flushing until clear. Before serving or using …

Blue and yellow has popped up in a lot of places throughout the Copper Country this week, including on the campus of Michigan Tech. Two graduate students from Ukraine, a husband and wife, have led demonstrations against Russian aggression near the Husky statue. Another is planned for Sunday, taking the …

The Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club’s Glide n’ Gorge has been canceled this year. Originally scheduled for Saturday, forecasted ice will make conditions on the trails too poor to handle the influx of participants. Treasurer John Diebel says that there is not enough time left in the winter season to make …

Wednesday morning’s Keweenaw Alliance Breakfast will feature a panel discussion about cruise ships and the opportunities for area businesses and residents from their return to the Copper Country. The subject has already been brought up on a preliminary basis at Houghton City Council meetings over the past couple months. There …

Four properties in northern Houghton County will be the subject for development proposals. The documents need to be in by March 31st, delivered via email to treasurer@houghtoncounty.net or in person at the courthouse building on Houghton Avenue in the City of Houghton. All parcels are owned by the county’s Land …

Correction: MDOT says the snow will be placed back on the lift bridge next week. “Providing all goes as planned and the test lifts are completed in those two nights, the club will be able to place snow again after Wednesday and the trail should be open for the remainder …

A joint effort to renovate the Celtic House in Hancock is highlighting the incredible history of one of the city’s oldest properties. Dating back to the 1860’s, it was first owned by Ransom Shelden before being sold to Dr. William Perry. Michigan Tech archivist Emily Schwiebert says the home quickly …

A familiar face will be joining Hancock’s city council. Hancock’s new interim council member will be Lisa McKenzie. She will take over Will Lytle’s seat. Lytle left Hancock Council about a month ago, after receiving a job offer in Moscow, ID. McKenzie previously served on the city council from 200 …

The CopperDog 150, 80 and 25 return to the Upper Peninsula’s gem this weekend. And the race can’t start without teams of dogs, mushers, spectators to cheer, and most important the many volunteers who keep the race going. For the CopperDog to run safely year in and year out, organizers …