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The Keweenaw Health Foundation supports the establishment of a youth basketball league through sponsorship. Recently the Keweenaw Health Foundation announced it will sponsor the establishment of the Keweenaw Youth Basketball League for students in junior kindergarten to 6th grade. The league will run over six weeks at the start of …

Copper Shores Outreach and Education’s goal to build stronger communities starts with strong families. Over six weeks in August and September the Copper Shores Outreach and Education team will host a virtual workshop series called Guiding Good Choices for Baraga County families. The workshop series, put on in partnership with …

The Copper Country’s community of artists writers and musicians draw inspiration from different aspects of life in the region, including a favorite meal. This Friday Pasty Fest invites the community’s poets and writers to share their best pasty poetry. Director of Main Street Calumet Leah Polzin says that the fun …

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 …