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The Buffalo Reef Task Force will pick work back up on removing stamp sands from the Buffalo Reef this summer. The Buffalo Reef located between Gay and Traverse Bay on the east side of the Keweenaw Peninsula is one of the most vital spawning areas for Lake Superior Lake Trout and Whitefish. The reef over the years has become filled …

Michigan Tech has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the U.S. National Security Agency. The designation recognizes the institution’s dedication to the rigorous requirements set by the NSA. College of Computing Department of Computer Science Associate Professor Bo Chen says that the designation will allow …

Snowmobilers will turn into other riders now that the sun’s out. Michigan’s ATV season has officially opened, and the Keweenaw ATV Club looks forward to greeting many familiar faces and new friends while out this summer. In the Keweenaw Peninsula ATV and side-by-side enthusiasts have plenty of miles of trails to ride before exploring the entire …

The five great lakes are home to thousands of shipwrecks, some of which have even been found. Next week the Keweenaw Rock and Minerals Club has invited diver and maritime historian Dan Fountain to share his story about the Upper Peninsula’s shipwrecks he had the pleasure to explore.  Growing up in Ishpeming developed a keen interest in …

Houghton has begun considering ways to bring recycling back to downtown. A year after the city switched to larger trash bins and modern Waste Management trucks, city manager Eric Waara says that downtown looks much better on pick-up day. The city wants to consider three options to solve recycling in the downtown area; a similar system to …

UPDATE: The Community Action Agency reports that all the fish donated by the DNR has been picked up. Fish taste better when’s fresh from Lake Superior. The Keweenaw Community Action Agency has some fresh fish available thanks to the Michigan DNR for individuals in need of food assistance. The Keweenaw Community Action Agency …

Around Houghton County and the Keweenaw Peninsula, new businesses have sprung up. Some of these businesses have found homes in the many historic buildings in the Copper Country. However, some industries require new construction to operate. For the area’s contractors and construction companies Ward’s Outdoor Equipment invites the community to check out Demo Days at …

Houghton will use close to 92 thousand dollars from the Major Street Fund to pool enough funds for the West Lakeshore Drive Rehabilitation Project. A single bid proposal was submitted for the project by Bacco Construction. The bid was more than what the city expected for the initial work at 400,000. Houghton will add additional sewer …

The Keweenaw National Historic Park announces the artist selected for the 2024 commissioned artist program. Recently the National Historic Park, the park’s Advisory Commission, and the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association announced Kasey Koski as the selected commissioned artist. Koski will work with the National Historic Park to draw attention to the Quincy Mine dry house. …

Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man in connection to felony larceny at the Copper Country Mall, and crystal methamphetamine distribution. In April the Houghton County Sheriff’s office opened an investigation into a felony larceny complaint at the Copper Country all in Portage Township. Yesterday the sheriff’s office searched a Quincy Street apartment in Hancock.  The search warrant found evidence of stolen …