Category Archives: Featured

MTU Public Safety investigating 9/11 memorial vandalism
MTU Public Safety is looking into vandalism of the 9/11 memorial on campus. On Thursday morning the Young Americans for Freedom group, that places an annual memorial comprised of American Flags on Wal...
Thomas Fournier Sep 12, 2025

Baraga County Historical Society welcomes visitors to the Alberta Pumphouse
The Alberta Pump House and Sawmill once stood as an important piece of Ford's automotive empire. Today the historic site welcomes visitors and preserves a rich lumber history. And today, those compone...
Thomas Fournier Sep 12, 2025

Keweenaw Health Foundation supports veterans making the trip to Vet Fest in 2026
Houghton County's Veterans Service Office has a large impact in a region with many veterans. In the past three years the office's annual vet fest has grown, and welcomed veterans from across the Upper...
Thomas Fournier Sep 12, 2025

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new business to L'Anse
New businesses bring new life to communities when each open. On Wednesday the Barga County Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Intention Yoga and Wellness the opening of the new business in L'Anse. Th...
Thomas Fournier Sep 12, 2025

Hancock Nails Down Copper Spike - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school volleyball last night... Hancock claimed the Copper Spike, with a 3-0 (14-25, 24-26, 22-25) victory over Houghto...
Todd Overbeek Sep 12, 2025

The Parade of Nations connects students, cultures and the Copper Country's communities
School is back in session. With many students returning to Michigan Technological University's campus, the community will soon welcome international students to their new home. The Parade of Nations h...
Thomas Fournier Sep 11, 2025

Houghton Planning Commission sets hearing to consider rezoning for two housing projects
The city of Houghton planning commission will consider zoning changes. Yesterday the city of Houghton posted a notice sharing the planning commission will begin consideing changes to zoning in order t...
Thomas Fournier Sep 11, 2025

Copper Shores connects the community through support for mental health and suicide prevention
There are many factors that can lead to an individual's choice to commit suicide. Knowing the signs of when someone struggles with suicidal thoughts or ideation is important to caring for our communit...
Thomas Fournier Sep 11, 2025

Copper Country residents advocate for avenues of public participation and engagement
Residents successfully petitioned to keep avenues of participation open with local governments. Recently Houghton county's board of commissioners on Tuesday approved moving regular meetings to 6 pm in...
Thomas Fournier Sep 11, 2025

Baraga Volleyball Sweeps Chassell - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school volleyball last night... Baraga swept Chassell 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-21). For Chassell, Elli Kuntze had 7 kills,...
Todd Overbeek Sep 11, 2025






