Category Archives: Featured

Bill Nicholls Trail fully opens in time for Memorial Day Weekend
Just in time for busy weekend on the trails MI TRALE announces the bill Nicholls trail has fully opened. In spring the trail recreation organization closed multiple sections of the trail for repair wo...
Thomas Fournier May 23, 2025 Black Mountain Recreation Area

Juhannus celebrates the longest day of the year in the city
On the longest day of the year, many fins take time away from the hustle and bustle to celebrate life and community. Juhannus in Finland has many travel out to the country and a lake for a bonfire or ...
Thomas Fournier May 23, 2025

Bridgefest's parade will honor the life and legacy of David Crowley
Bridgefest means a lot to many people throughout the Copper Country. For many decades the event has been a fantastic kick-off to summer for residents and visitors. But this year, one family will feel ...
Thomas Fournier May 23, 2025

Calumet VFW Post 3900 unveils Hero's Hill sign on Memorial Day
Memorial Day takes a step back to remember the men and women serving the nation, and who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day the Keweenaw Peninsula celebrates a strong veteran community. Th...
Thomas Fournier May 23, 2025

Congratulations to the Copper Country's classes of 2025
More than 480 students graduate in the Copper Country in 2025. This year's collective class includes more than 25 valedictorians, and nine salutatorians too. Across the Keweenaw Peninsula's 12 high sc...
Thomas Fournier May 23, 2025

MTU Names New Hockey Coach - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school baseball yesterday... L'Anse v Ontonagon - no report. In softball L'Anse v Ontonagon - no report. Calumet High S...
Todd Overbeek May 23, 2025

Houghton Sheriff and law enforcement community empower communities to prevent violence
Violence can happen in any community. Making it an important step in public safety to train officers. And the public. Recently Houghton County Sheriff Josh Saaranen hosted a presentation on violence p...
Thomas Fournier May 22, 2025

Creative residents and volunteers add some color to downtown Houghton
Spring means a colorful sight to return to the Copper Country. And downtown Houghton. Walking the city's streets, parks, and trails this summer residents and visitors will see some interesting art ins...
Thomas Fournier May 22, 2025

Hancock will bring in outside help for work on former Finlandia buildings and to inspect lead service lines
Hancock will hire UP Environmental Services to complete the lead service line inspections around town. Last year the city received grant funding from EGLE to fund inspections on the city's water line ...
Thomas Fournier May 22, 2025

Houghton Girls Soccer Wins Playoff Opener - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school baseball yesterday... Houghton dropped a pair to Negaunee, 12-6 and 7-5. The Miners scored eight runs in the fir...
Todd Overbeek May 22, 2025