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Getting there will take some effort but Isle Royale National Park is now officially open. Island ferry service from the mainland to the island doesn’t begin until mid-May. Park officials say there is still some ice coverage in the bays and inlets, which is typical for this time of year. …

Opposition groups to a proposed wind farm in L’Anse Township are holding numerous public meetings to voice their stance. Members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community were on the campus of Northern Michigan University Monday afternoon. The presentation allowed members from the KBIC to talk to students and the public about …

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly will again serve free Easter dinners for seniors who would otherwise be alone on the holiday. Dinners will be served at 2:00 at St. Ignatius Church, Houghton The Church of the Resurrection, HancockSacred Heart Church, CalumetHorizons School, MohawkGrace Lutheran Church, South RangeDoelle Senior …

Many utility customers are concerned about high energy rates from the Upper Peninsula Power Company. The Citizens Climate Lobby presents SparkUP editor in chief Elise Matz, who will lead a discussion on possible changes underway with UPPCO and the ways those changes might affect residents in the region. Matz is …

Finlandia University baccalaureate and commencement activities for the class of 2019 are scheduled for Sunday, May 5, on the university’s campus in Hancock. Exercises for Graduation Day 2019 will begin Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with the Baccalaureate Worship Service at the Chapel of St. Matthew, and conclude with the Commencement Exercises …

4-H Spring Discovery allows youth to explore their interests while enhancing their communication, teamwork, leadership, and citizenship skills. Over 60 4-H’ers attended this year’s event at the Houghton Middle School. Youth ages 5-19 from Houghton and Keweenaw County attended their choice of morning workshop sessions that gave them a taste …

Speakers from several academic, tribal, and government agencies will come together for the Lake Superior Workshop. The fisheries workshop is being hosted by Michigan State University Extension, MI Sea Grant, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Lake Superior Workshop will be held at the Great Lakes Research Center …

HOUGHTON, Mich. – When choosing a healthcare provider for yourself or your family, finding the right match is really important. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics is hosting a free Aspiring Women event to help match families with the right healthcare provider. Women are invited to take part in the match.doc …

Over 100 real-world undergraduate student projects will be on display Thursday at the 19th annual Design Expo at Michigan Tech. The event is free and open to the public and will be held from 8am to 4pm in the Memorial Union Ballroom on the university’s campus. Huskies enrolled in Michigan …

The Copper Country’s latest Eagle Scout is Patrick J. Sullivan of Laurium. Hancock Boy Scout Troop 207 promoted Sullivan at a special ceremony on Saturday at Calumet High School. His Eagle Scout project was a way to retire of US Flags that are worn and tattered in the communities of …