The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: An endurance run to Copper Harbor. Sound checks. Emissions tests. The 19th annual Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) International Clean Snowmobile Challenge returns to Michigan Technological University’s Keweenaw Research Center in Houghton, Michigan March 4-9. Twenty-two collegiate teams from across North America, including …
Read More »Girl Scouts Celebrate World Thinking Day
Nine local area Girl Scout troops recently gathered at the Calumet Visitor Center in recognition of World Thinking Day, a global event where the Scouts celebrate international friendship. “World Thinking Day is a commemoration by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 150 different countries,” said Keweenaw National Historical Park guide …
Read More »Finlandia participates in Michigan Transfer Agreement
Thew following press release was issued by Finlandia University: Finlandia University’s effort to become a transfer-friendly leader continued in 2018 with formal participation in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). “While FinnU has always honored many of the elements of the MTA, this allows us to take an official position and …
Read More »DNR warns snowmobilers of UP trail hazards
The following article was submitted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Blizzard conditions that ripped through parts of the Upper Peninsula Sunday have created numerous hazards for snowmobilers across parts of five counties. Photo courtesy of Dan Grove, Moose Country Snowmobile Club. The storm crippled travel for motorists, with …
Read More »Quick Recovery From Blizzard Blast
After Sunday’s blizzard dumped anywhere from 17 to 30 inches of snow in the Copper Country, local road crews have been working around the clock to clean up the streets. The main roads were open the following day and Houghton City Manager Eric Waara says that’s because of the quick …
Read More »Camp Read Away 2019–Superior AmeriCorps & BHK hosting 5th Annual Family Literacy Event
[HOUGHTON, MI February 18, 2019—] Superior AmeriCorps members and parents of BHK students are co-hosting an event to commemorate March is Reading Month and the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This year’s theme is Tour Your Way through Our National Parks, and children will be able to participate in a number …
Read More »DNR seeks public input on Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park general management planning
The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is home to old-growth forest, roaring waterfalls, miles of rivers and streams, more than 90 miles of hiking trails, the Lake Superior shoreline and more. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is …
Read More »Course Correction–Heavy Snow Changing CopperDog Route
The weather looks to be much better this weekend for the 10th annual running of the CopperDog 150, but the recent blizzard will have an affect on this year’s races. There are now three races included in the event, all of them running out of the gate Friday night in …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s Huntoon Honored by Science Teachers Association
The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: Michigan Technological University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Jacqueline Huntoon, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from a statewide science educators organization. The Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) named Huntoon the recipient of the 2019 George G. Mallinson …
Read More »Portage Health Foundation Awards MBH Grants, Extends HS Scholarships Deadline
The following press releases were issued by the Portage Health Foundation: In response to this week’s weather and school cancellations, PHF has extended the deadline for their HS Scholarships. Students are encouraged to touch base with their school counselors to confirm when they need to submit their applications to the …
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