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In 1890 Herman Hanka used the 1862 Homestead Act to build his family’s homestead in the Upper Peninsula. Going on to develop the 40-acre property into a self-reliant place of comfort for the family over many years. Today the property remains in great condition as the Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum. …

Clubs and organizations, 4-H club kids, and exhibitors need to register with the Houghton County Fair Board by next week to set up a spot at the fair. The Houghton County Fair Board will begin to close registration for various arts of the County fair’s activities next week. Starting Monday, …

Edit: Copper Shores Community Health foundation will commit 300,000 dollars to the John Kivela Center in Negaunee. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation supports the Great Lakes Recovery Center’s new center in Negaunee with a 300,000 dollar grant. Yesterday the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation announced it has committed 300,000 …

For over 60 years Eagle Harbor has hosted the Copper Country Associated Artists’ annual Art Fair. Placed in the heart of the small town, the fair welcomes people of all ages to view and connect with local artists. CCA Artists Eagle Harbor Art Fair Chairperson Linda Dodge says that over …

The Keweenaw ATV Club will begin work on a bridge replacement project, impacting trail access. Next Tuesday (August 13th) the Keweenaw ATV Club will close a section of Trail b (3). The club will close the trail between Phoenix and Gratiot Lake Road. Anyone with questions should contact the Keweenaw …

The Portage Lake District Library enjoys sharing the stories of the Copper Country’s history with the community. Especially when the tales come with a little extra entertainment. This evening the Portage Lake District Library will host Bill Jamerson, and the program Exploring Michigan’s History Through Music. During tonight’s program, Jamerson …

That great time between summer and fall offers some great days to get out on the golf course. The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Premiere Golf Outing will return to the Portage Lake Golf Course in September. Over the years the gold outing has gained more support from local businesses and …

William Nicholas Horner was sentenced yesterday on one count of using a computer to commit a crime and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material after pleading guilty on June 12th. Horner was arrested in January with Stacey Horner, by the MSP Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes …

Just in time for the Copper Country to view the great exhibitor’s space at the Houghton County Fair. The Fair Board has completed work on an expansion to the exhibitor barn. The new space offers the fair board a new space for an air-conditioned ticket booth, office, and handicap-accessible bathrooms …

Pasty Fest will travel back to the dish’s roots in England with this year’s special medieval theme. Each year hundreds of people will fill 5th Street in Calumet while eating pastries, enjoying various competitions, checking out local vendors, and celebrating the region’s favorite meal. Main Street Calumet director Leah Polzin …