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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources asks for Upper Peninsula residents to join the Citizen’s Advisory Council. Recently the Michigan DNR announced it will seek representatives of the Upper Peninsula’s communities to join the Eastern and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council. The Councils work with the state’s natural resource …

The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge enhances its dark sky experience with a new red light trail. In recent years the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge has upgraded lighting and its grounds to show off the Keweenaw Peninsula’s incredible night sky. The newest addition to the park will …

We Rock the Spectrum – Up North, a gym ‘for all kids,’ will hold its grand opening November 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and the whole community is invited. Located behind the U.P. State Fairgrounds, in the Penstar building, the new gym features equipment that stimulates the seven senses …

No one wants to talk about it until it finally gets here. But it will come. Visit Keweenaw plans to bring back the Keweenaw Snowfall Contest. Last year the regional tourism and visitor bureau introduced a fun contest to the community, asking individuals to guess how much snowfall the Keweenaw …

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce announces three recipients of the Dynamo Grant program. On Wednesday the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce announced three businesses will receive 5,000 dollar grants. The program aims to attract new businesses and assist young business owners in the county. The Dynamo Grant committee received …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Lake Linden: Robert Earl Bessonen, also known as “Bear,” age 67, of Lake Linden, passed away at his home on November 5, 2024.                 He was born on September 17, 1957 in Dearborn, Michigan, a son of Earl and Eva (Tiri) Bessonen.  He graduated from …

Houghton Portage Township Schools asks parents to provide feedback for the district’s communication and connection with families. Recently Houghton High School published a parent survey asking for responses to various questions regarding the district’s communication with families, areas of improvement, and attendance. The survey takes a few minutes to complete …

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are still a couple of weeks away. But that won’t stop Copper Country ladies from enjoying a night out and shopping downtown. This week Houghton hosts the city’s annual ladies’ night celebration that promotes small businesses and economic activity in the area. The event …

Keweenaw Co-Op celebrated opening its Quincy Street doors for the first time in October. But at the end of the week, the member-owned grocer invites the community to check out the new location during a grand opening celebration. For 50 years the co-op has helped source fresh and healthy ingredients …

Adams Township School district officials respond to an image online showing students holding toy guns while posing for a Halloween photo. A recent photo posted online shows several students dressed as President Trump’s Secret Service team. Two students can be seen holding toy guns in the photo. Adams Township Schools …