Category Archives: Featured

Moyle Construction assist Laurium reassess the former DPW garage's value for more than $3 million
Laurium will continue working with Moyle Construction on plans for the new Department of Public Works garage. Earlier in the year the village was struck by a fire at the garage. Over the past several ...
Thomas Fournier Jun 18, 2025

Keweenaw Waters Resorts transforms an unused space into a vacation destination
Transforming a former smelting site into a place families want to come to takes a lot of dedication, coordination, and commitment to a unique vision. Last week Keweenaw Waters Resort opened its campgr...
Thomas Fournier Jun 18, 2025

Finns and Friends share some of the folklore associated with Juhannus
Sitting in a sauna is a special place for many Finnish Americans. Some may even jump in an ice bath or freeing cold lake after they're done. Finland has many customs and traditions, that may seem stra...
Thomas Fournier Jun 18, 2025

Twilight Wins for Garnet, Stanton - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Four local high school softball players have received All-State honors from the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Associati...
Todd Overbeek Jun 18, 2025

The International Assocation for Great Lakes Research adds two Michigan Technological University professors to its borad of directors
Two Michigan Technological University professors are added to the International Association for Great Lakes Research. Yesterday the university congratulated Noel Urban with the Civil Environmental and...
Thomas Fournier Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards phase three of the Soo Locks projects ahead of expiration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards the phase three project bid for the new Soo Lock. The Westerville Ohio contractor, Kokosing Alberici Traylor, was awarded the 95.3 million dollar contract ahead...
Thomas Fournier Jun 17, 2025

Copper Shores begins engagement sessions on the Elder Nutrition Millage
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels hopes the community will help the organization stabilize and expand the program. In August Copper Shores Meals on Wheels will ask voters of Houghton County to consider su...
Thomas Fournier Jun 17, 2025

Finding a national symbol in a new home
Traveling from Finland and settling in Michigan's Upper Peninsula came with plenty of challenges. Although Finnish immigrants would come to find symbols of their nation throughout the region. One of t...
Thomas Fournier Jun 17, 2025

Gold Standard, Finnish Coat Win Fast Pitch Openers - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. Fast Pitch Softball Play began last evening in the Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League. Gold Standard outslugged Old Bats 15-12. Ashl...
Todd Overbeek Jun 17, 2025

Visit Keweenaw and Long Drink help grow Juhannus celebration in the Copper Country
A cultural celebration will have more friends to join the festivities this weekend. Juhannus celebrates life on the longest day of the year, celebrating midsummer. Communities around the region have c...
Thomas Fournier Jun 16, 2025






