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Even though Isle Royale might be one of the least visited national parks in the country. Residents of the Keweenaw Peninsula enjoy making trips to the nearby park. During the summer the National Park Service often offers chances for residents to enjoy a short trip on the Ranger III and …

Spring has transitioned into summer officially. So there’s still plenty of time to get the garden bed under control. And plant some fantastic-looking native flowers, and plants in front of the house. Today Keweenaw Wild Ones will begin accepting orders for the native plant group’s annual summer plant sale. Keweenaw …

Walking around downtown Houghton it’s hard not to hear the wonderful sounds of local musicians picking a guitar or singing a tune. Tonight Good Times Music, a downtown music and instruments specialty business, will begin its summer concert series featuring local musicians at the Houghton Waterfront Pier. The Good Times …

Houghton County has authorized the collection of 2024 taxes based on the annual truth in the taxation report from the equalization department. Last night the Houghton County Board of Commissioners held the annual public hearing for truth in taxation before authorizing the collection of property taxes. Equalization Specialist Liz Anderson …

Copper Shores Outreach and Education will reschedule the Negaunee ASIST training in July. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Outreach and Education program will partner with West End Health Foundation to Host the Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training course in Negaunee. The training program teaches individuals about the signs to …

Summertime seems like a great time for an adventure. Whether that means exploring the Keweenaw or discovering a new book. This summer the Portage Lake district library has partnered with local school districts such as in Hancock and Houghton, to encourage kids to keep growing their reading skills. Over the …

Five local organizations partnered to launch the Love the Keweenaw Campaign.  The Copper Harbor Trails Club, Eagle Harbor Township, Michigan State University extension office, Western Upper Peninsula planning and development region, and visit Keweenaw will launch the Love the Keweenaw campaign to support the growing interest in the Keweenaw peninsula’s …

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation awards funds to five small grant projects in the copper country. Recently Copper Shores Community Health Foundation announced it has awarded funds as a part of the 2024 small grant awards program totaling close to 7,800 dollars. The foundation says that the small grant awards …

Northern Michigan University’s Board of Trustees approves changes to tuition rates and adds new program opportunities. Yesterday Northern Michigan University announced the board of trustees has approved tuition rate increases that will support strategic goals to invest in the campus’ students, faculty and staff, infrastructure, and financial strength. While remaining …

Upper Peninsula Power Company announces the company’s intentions to deliver 100 percent renewable energy to the region by 2040. Last Wednesday, Upper Peninsula Power Company announced its commitment to plans to meet sustainable energy solutions required by state statutes over the next 16 years. By 2035 UPPCO intends to transition …