Category Archives: Featured

The Qunicy Mine Hoist Association reintroduces reward levels a part of membership program
The Quincy Mine Hoist Association will celebrate 65 years of preserving the copper country's mining heritage and telling the region's story through engaging tours of the Quincy Mine and grounds in 202...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2026

Houghton County Jail Committee continues discussing funding opportunities and other project details
In 2025, Houghton County failed to convince voters of the need to construct a new jail facility. The current space has numerous issues, presents a challenging job for staff day-to-day, and has limited...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2026

Hockey Wins for 'Dogs, Jets - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last evening... Kirby Storm's goal in overtime gave Hancock a 2-1 victory over Negaunee. Connor Rajala ga...
Todd Overbeek Feb 04, 2026

Michigan Technological University PhD. candidate honored at recent Transportation Research Board meeting
A Michigan Technological University doctoral candidate earned honors at the 105th Transportation Research Board's annual meeting. In January, Michigan Tech Ph.D. candidate Lei Yin was honored with the...
Thomas Fournier Feb 03, 2026

Govern Whitmer appoints two individuals to the LSSU Board of Trustees
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appoints two people to the LSSU Board of Trustees. Recently, the Governor's office announced several appointments to various boards and commissions throughout the state, incl...
Thomas Fournier Feb 03, 2026

Emergency packs keep seniors fed during winter storms and power outages
During the winter, Copper Shores' Meals on Wheels keeps seniors eating nutritious meals, even when the roads don't allow the program's drivers to get out to the furthest seniors. Program Director Jess...
Thomas Fournier Feb 03, 2026

Red Wings Radio Broadcaster to Retire - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school boys high school basketball last night... Houghton fell to Negaunee 65-62. L'Anse cruised past Calumet 64-45. Sa...
Todd Overbeek Feb 03, 2026

Houghton County jail committees continue work into the new year
Houghton County subcommittees continue work toward presenting a new jail construction plan to the public. Near the end of 2025, the Houghton County Commission split the responsibilities of managing a ...
Thomas Fournier Feb 02, 2026

Winter Carnival brings fun and excitement to Michigan Technological University's campus
Winter Carnival has already started and there's so much more fun planned. Over the past month, teams have worked hard on month-long snow statues. Over the weekend, the campus came together for fun ins...
Thomas Fournier Feb 02, 2026

Lake Superior State University invites future students to see their potential in Sault Sate. Marie
Lake Superior State University announces a series of events for future students to check out the campus and learn about a possible future in Sault Ste. Marie. At the end of the month, the series will ...
Thomas Fournier Feb 02, 2026






