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Significant rainfall and cooler temperatures may have dampened the spirits of outdoor recreationists this fall; however, the silver-lining has been an increase in the production of clean, renewable energy from Upper Peninsula Power Company’s (UPPCO) hydroelectric generation fleet. “The extra rainfall has increased the amount of water that is available …

Michigan voters will decide three statewide ballot proposals this November 6th. The three ballot proposals address recreational marijuana use, the formation of an independent legislative redistricting commission and revisions to state voting laws  Local residents have two choices to learn more about those proposals at a pair of forums this …

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Are you enrolled in a design course? Learn about how trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents play a role in starting a business and designing products. The Van Pelt and Opie Library at Michigan Tech is hosting the United States Patent …

A report recently discovered in the National Archives in Washington DC shows that Michigan Tech played a small role in World War I. Military historian Steven Walton learned from the report that troops were trained and lived on campus as part of a military-mining course. Michigan Tech was known as …

As an iconic American retailer has filled for bankruptcy and announced it will be closing 142 retail stores in the upcoming months, it has created some confusion for shoppers in the UP.  Sears Holdings filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, and a Copper Country retailer wants to let shoppers know …

DICKINSON COUNTY — A 4-year-old doe killed on a deer damage shooting permit in Dickinson County’s Waucedah Township has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first confirmation of the incurable deer disease within Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. According to the Michigan Department of Natural of Resources, the finding was …

The family of a Calumet man missing since the Vietnam War can finally have closure after his remains were laid to rest Thursday in Arlington National Cemetery. The remains of US Army Staff Sergeant Marshall Kipina were identified earlier this year and interred with full military honors in a special …

It’s lucky to be in such good shape after all these years. A working historic slot machine will made available for public viewing after sitting in storage for decades. The old style nickel slot has spent the last 70-80 years stored at the Hancock Fire Department, both at their old …

More than 700 elementary and middle school students from a three county area took part in the 7th annual Lake Superior Water Festival Wednesday.  The event was hosted by Michigan Tech and brought 4th through 8th Graders from Houghton, Baraga, and Gogebic counties to the Great Lakes Research Center. Coordinated …

What goes down, must go up. After a series of minor reductions in electric rates, Upper Peninsula Power Company is now seeking an increase of 9.71 percent, effective in July of 2019. UPPCO has filed for approval for the increase from the Michigan Public Service Commission. Customers had received some …