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Michigan Tech will be hosting the Keweenaw’s first ever Waste Reduction Drive this Saturday from 9a-3p at the Lot 24 parking lot. There are 5 items that will be collected, to be repurposed. They are foil lined energy bar wrappers, which will be recycled into hard plastic for manufacturing. Plastic …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is teaming up with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the third straight year, to monitor bacteria levels in public beaches. Stephanie Cree, Water Resources Specialist with the KBIC Natural Resource Department said they were excited to once again work with the Western Upper …

The Historic Calumet Theatre is now open for tours. This from a press release sent this week. Director Marlin Lee. Tours are available Wednesday through Friday. They will be expanding to Monday through Friday on July 27th. Look for Musical Monday shows beginning in August, and Movie Magic, which are …

If you were disappointed that all the area fireworks displays for the 4th of July were cancelled, due to concerns over COVID-19, no need to worry. Erik Kiilunen, founder of the “All Business is Essential” Movement, has announced a “Patriotic Party on the Point.” It will be on an open …

The University of Michigan has backed out from hosting the 2nd presidential debate between incumbent republican President  Donald J. Trump and democrat challenger former Vice President and Senator Joe Biden. Sources familiar with the story spoke on the condition of anonymity. An official statement is expected later today. The sources …

Isle Royale National Park will begin increasing recreational access this week. This, from a press release sent earlier today. Public Information Officer Liz Valencia. Not all parts of the park are open. Some parts will remain closed for the season, including the North Desor Campground, The Rock Harbor Lodge and …

Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed motions for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in response to last week’s disclosure from Canadian Oil Company Enbridge, that an anchor support on the east leg of the LINE 5 oil pipeline sustained significant damage. Line 5, built in 1953, lies on …

Lake Superior State University and the U.S. Coast Guard have renewed their tuition agreement. This from a press release sent late last night. The agreement urges active duty members and spouses to seek higher education at the university. Dr. Rodney S. Hanley, LSSU President said he was proud of the …

The Village of L’Anse is getting closer to resolving one of its most persistent road problems. At last night’s council meeting, village manager Bob LaFave said he and village crew members had recently reviewed drainage issues along L’Anse Avenue that will need to be addressed when the street is repaved. …

Houghton County has three new positive cases of COVID-19. Kate Beer, of the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. With the three new cases in Houghton, and a new case in Gogebic County last week, the Western Upper Peninsula now has 19 confirmed cases, with seven recoveries and one death. Ontonagon …