Category Archives: Featured

KORC launches new recreation opportunity through collaboration with the Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsman's Club and Keweenaw County Road Commission
A new chapter in outdoor recreation opened Thursday when community leaders gathered to dedicate a modern canoe and kayak launch designed to replace aging, water-damaged docks that had become safety co...
Thomas Fournier Jul 10, 2026

Strawberry queen candidates help the Lions Club and support the community
A beloved tradition returned to the Copper Country as community members gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the strawberry season. The Chassell Strawberry Festival began with volunteers cutting mor...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026

WUPHD confirms single case of cyclosporiasis related to travel outside of the Copper Country
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed one case of cyclosporiasis in Houghton County on Wednesday. The individual contracted the parasite while traveling in Mexico two weeks ago. The ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026

Federal Bureau of Investigation warns of property fraud scams on the rise
Criminals are targeting property owners through sophisticated impersonation scams that exploit publicly available information and stolen data. The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns the public of s...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026

Western Upper Peninsula Health Department monitors 21 beaches in the Copper Country
Every summer, a team of environmental health specialists fans out across the Copper Country's most popular beaches, wading into the water to collect samples that tell an important story about water sa...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026

Swedetown Trails Club parters with MEDC on fundraiser supporting the chalet renovation project
What began as a ski club has evolved into a year-round destination that draws visitors from across the Midwest. Now, the Swedetown Trails Club is taking the next step to accommodate its growing popula...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026 Cross Country skiing at Swedetown

Houghton County's industry day hopes to answer key questions on the Jail Project
For decades, Houghton County has grappled with a jail facility that no longer serves the community's needs. Now, county officials are taking a new approach to solve the problem. Houghton County will h...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026

Dingler Hurt in Tigers' Win - Thursday Sports
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball play last evening... Moyle/Finnish Coat defeated Northern Wishes 8-7. Claire Mettlach was th...
Todd Overbeek Jul 09, 2026

An anonymous donation creates two new endowment funds with the Keweenaw Community Foundation
The Keweenaw Community Foundation announced Wednesday it received an anonymous donation establishing two new endowment funds to preserve historic Copper Country landmarks. The funds will support prese...
Thomas Fournier Jul 08, 2026

Breakwater Federal Credit Union begins major renovation of Sharon Avenue property
Breakwater Federal Credit Union announced Tuesday plans for a multiphase renovation of its Sharon Avenue headquarters, originally built in 1994. The project will modernize employee offices, upgrade te...
Thomas Fournier Jul 08, 2026





