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A host of volunteers and twelve business sponsors helped to make the first ever Verna Mize Triathlon a memorable one for the racers. Organizer Mary Kaminski says 26 people took part, including 10 kids doing the “Mini Mize.” The event was timed to coincide with Michigan Tech’s Alumni Reunion, and …

A lot more ballots went out than were returned for last week’s elections in Houghton County. Keweenaw Report reached out to City of Houghton Clerk Ann Vollrath and Hancock’s Linda Kalinec, both of whom highlighted the issue. The only item on the ballot in Houghton was the county-wide millage renewal …

Michigan Technological University’s new Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students is hitting the ground running. Wallace Southerland III was hired in May following a long tenure with Salisbury University, a branch of the University of Maryland system. Southerland began his role at Tech on July 1st and …

The 2021 edition of the Tour Da Yoop Eh bike race is off and riding. The 10-day circuit totals around 1,200 miles, but there are options to compete in only sections of the race. The Copper Country’s portion of the event begins Tuesday. Section Four will bring riders from Ironwood …

Bootjack Fire Department put out a request for mutual aid to fight a house fire at about 6:45 Saturday evening. A sauna ignited first and it eventually spread to the residence located at 45502 Rabbit Bay Road in Torch Lake Township. The narrow dirt street caused some congestion as six …

Directions Unlimited Drop-In Center of Hancock is looking for new members. COVID-19 has pulled down enrollment numbers to just 12 people. The non-profit organization helps those suffering from mental illness, physical disabilities, and drug addiction. Daily operations are handled by members, including a recreation room that aids with socialization. Members …

The main exhibit building at the Houghton County Fairgrounds is scheduled to have a new floor come September. When the work is finished, the base will be concrete. The sliding doors at the end of the structure will also be changed to an overhead version. DP Construction is completing the …

No vaccine mandate this fall, but Michigan Technological University is bringing back at least one pandemic staple to try and protect against COVID-19. Masks will be required on campus beginning on August 15th. Northern Michigan University and Central Michigan have made similar announcements in recent days, but have refused to …

The Portage Lake District Library is totally rad. Combining skateboarding lessons with STEM instruction, Library Director Dillon Geshel and Rabbit Island Foundation Director Andrew Ranville will be showing a new side of the popular sport. “I’ve been skating since I was a teenager, and the culture surrounding skateboarding reallyshaped who …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed Thursday that at least six cases of COVID-19 in Houghton County were attributable to the delta variant in recent weeks. Gogebic and Marquette Counties have seen the strain as well. Chief Health Officer Kate Beer says that the delta variant changes department guidelines. …