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Session 2 of Michigan Tech’s Summer Science Camp is underway. This week, younger students entering Grades 1-2, are Making & Tinkering in Nature at Nara Nature Park. Older students, entering grades 3-5, are conducting hands-on explorations to investigate how scientists and engineers use cutting edge technology, such as thermal imaging …

The 7th grade eCybermission team from Lake Linden-Hubbell are competing in a national competition in Washington DC. The Yooper Lights are the only team from the Upper Peninsula to make it to the nationals. The team has been designing and testing a backpack lighted reflector for students who walk to …

Below average temperatures continue across the state, leading to cooler water temperatures here in the Upper Peninsula. The National Weather Service in Marquette says a lack of sunshine statewide has been making an impact. “If we look right now, obviously it has been cool since we came through the spring …

The Portage Health Foundation is offering the James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship to deserving residents of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded per year with the intention that this will assist the individual student with the financial costs and burden associated with pursuing a …

June 19th is officially recognized as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan following a proclamation Tuesday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Juneteenth commemorates the day when slavery was abolished in the United States. “Juneteenth is an important day throughout our nation and Michigan is proud to take part in recognizing the bravery …

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) are researching a new way to collect bridge condition data. The 3-D optical bridge evaluation system (3DOBS) uses a vehicle-mounted camera and software to supplement traditional inspections. Here, the device is about to collect data on the northbound …

Therapy dogs can provide a huge lift for people that need a little furry tenderness and one local group can help you or your dog become certified in providing that help. Superiorland Pet Partners is looking for individuals interested in a possible therapy dog handler class this summer. Co-founder Patty …

Music on the Menu continues this Friday at the Portage Lake District Library. The public is welcome to bring their lunch and enjoy an outdoor series of events held on the dock outside the library. This Friday from noon to 1:00pm, Bob Hiltunen will perform music from his expansive and …

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Superior Watershed Partnership are teaming up to provide a public tire drop off event this Saturday. From 8:00am to 2:00pm at the KBIC Solid Waste Facility in Baraga, local residents can drop off tires from passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and ATV’s to be recycled …

State Representative Greg Markkanen will host a tele-town hall meeting Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30pm. The event will give residents the opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming change in Michigan’s car insurance system. Markkanen will be joined by Speaker Pro Tempore and Chairman of the select committee on reducing …