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1,100 people celebrate the 50th Canal Run
In its fiftieth year, the Canal Run broke past a long-time goal of the organizing committee. This Saturday, more than 1100 racers participated in the 50th Canal Run presented by UPHS Portage. At the h...
Jul 21, 2025
Students drive the Hero's Alliance solar car from Detroit to Michigan Technological University
15 years ago, Hero's Alliance was created to help parents and students connect while accessing skills and educational opportunities. Program Coach Derhun Sanders, an MTU alumnus, says Hero's Alliance ...
Jul 21, 2025
Copper Shores brings its community of non-profits and fun to Greenland Township
Each summer, Copper Shores brings its community picnic to a new town. The first year, the group set up an afternoon of fun in Chassell Centennial Park, then moved to the L'Anse Waterfront. Before last...
Jul 17, 2025
Hancock Public School hires Mollie Trewartha as the High School and Middle School Principal
Hancock Public Schools hires Mollie Trewartha as the new High school and middle school principal. Effective July 21st, Trewartha will take on the high school and middle school leadership role. She com...
Jul 17, 2025
Representative Greg Markkanen earns tourism lifetime achievement award from Visit Keweenaw
Visit Keweenaw Awards representative Greg Markkanen with a lifetime achievement award. On Monday, Visit Keweenaw announced it was awarding the representative the Visit Keweenaw Tourism Champion, honor...
Jul 17, 2025
Whether by foot, two wheels or four, the Upper Peninsula's roads are for everyone
Whether running in the morning or riding a bike on the road, safety comes first. Tour da Yoop board member Dan Dalquist says that pedestrians, regardless of their mode of transportation, will experien...
Jul 17, 2025
Music, Art and Food make up the Key Ingredients for a fun evening in Hancock
Key ingredients will take over Hancock the night before the canal run. An annual tradition. The events have coincided for several years. Inviting residents, visitors, race participants, restaurants, a...
Jul 16, 2025
Heavy Rains and an overflow of the L'Anse sewer mains force Waterfront Park beach closure
Heavy rains causing an overflow in the L'Anse sewer system near the wastewater plant will shut down the beach. EGLE and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, with assistance from the L'Anse w...
Jul 16, 2025
MDOT will start work on the M-26 Eagle River Bridge next week
MDOT will begin a bridge project in Keweenaw County next week. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on a $350,000 project to repair the M-26 bridge over the Eagle River...
Jul 16, 2025
Canal Run will shut down M-203 from US-41 to High Point Road during the 50th race
Many people get out the door early in the morning. Starting their day with a run. Drivers and runners take responsibility for safety on the roads. MSP First Lieutenant Jason Wickstrom says rivers when...
Jul 16, 2025
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