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John and Shirley Berry become Northern Michigan University largest donors with latest gift to the institution
Northern Michigan University celebrates a very special alumni following his most recent gift to the institution. John Berry Jr. continues his family's philanthropic legacy with a 3.5 million dollar gi...
Site Staff Jan 29, 2025

Office of Management and Budget Memo may impact Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University responded to concerns about a White House order to freeze grant and loan funds. Yesterday, the university provided a statement regarding a recent memo sent by the Whi...
Site Staff Jan 29, 2025

Snow statues build alongside the campus' excitement for Winter Carnival
Dragons Knights and Legendary sights will come to Houghton next week as Winter Carnival on Michigan Tech's campus kicks off. The annual tradition celebrating the tenacious husky spirit calls alumni ho...
Site Staff Jan 29, 2025

Heather French awarded VFW District 15 Teacher of the Year
Before students left for the winter holiday last month, some students from Lake Linden Hubbell schools earned awards for essays they wrote as a part of the VFW patriots pen, and voice of democracy pro...
Site Staff Jan 29, 2025

Calumet Boys Ride Late Surge Past Ontonagon - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In boys basketball last evening.. Houghton fell to Ishpeming 83-77. Calumet dispatched Ontonagon 61-29. The Copper Kings led by just ...
Site Staff Jan 29, 2025

Michigan Technological University honors NHL great and alumni Tony Esposito with the Silver Medal Honor
Michigan Technological University honors a former NHL great for his academic success while earning his bachelor's degree. Last Friday Michigan Technological University announced it has awarded the Boa...
Site Staff Jan 28, 2025

Portage Lake Golf Course hosts first business after-hours with the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce in 2025
There's still a couple of inches of snow on the ground. But that doesn't mean golfers won't want to warm up before the golf courses turn from white to green this spring. Tomorrow evening the Keweenaw ...
Site Staff Jan 28, 2025

Calumet Township Fire Department control home fire on 11th Street in Calumet
Firefighters gained control of an early morning blaze in Calumet today. At around 1 am this morning Calumet Township Firefighters were called to a residence on 11th Street in Calumet. Houghton County ...
Site Staff Jan 28, 2025

Escanaba shares how to keep plumbing from freezing when temperatures drop
This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Alexandria Bournonville. Find the original story here. Any exposed plumbing in an unheated basement or crawl space may be subject to freezing with l...
Site Staff Jan 28, 2025

Scholarship in honor of a Chassell educator included in KCF's 2025 Spring Scholarship opportunities
At the end of the week, the Keweenaw Community Foundation will open access to the 2025 spring scholarship applications. This year's awards are supported by several funds managed by the foundation, inc...
Site Staff Jan 28, 2025