Category Archives: Local News

Rozsa Center announces details for the 2026-27 Presenting Series
The Rozsa Center is unveiling an ambitious lineup of performances for its 2026 and 2027 presenting series, building on the momentum from the venue's 25th anniversary celebration. The season will showc...
Thomas Fournier Jul 20, 2026

Delaware Mine opens self guided tours of level one below ground
As wildfire smoke begins to dissipate from the region, the Delaware Mine Tours is offering visitors and residents an opportunity to explore the Copper Country's rich mining heritage while enjoying out...
Thomas Fournier Jul 20, 2026

ShoreWaves winds down services in the Copper Country
ShoreWaves LLC, a fixed wireless internet and telephone provider serving the Copper Country, announced Wednesday it will wind down operations as founder Steve Fitzgerald prepares to retire. Fitzgerald...
Thomas Fournier Jul 20, 2026

Aspirus Health Keweenaw Peninsula location earns recognition from the American Heart Association
Aspirus Keweenaw is among 17 Aspirus Health locations recognized by the American Heart Association for stroke care excellence. On Friday, Aspirus Health announced several hospitals and clinics receive...
Thomas Fournier Jul 17, 2026

Broad Brush Studios brings together the Copper Country to create art in three communities
Artists from around the country come to capture the Copper Country, but some of the community's favorite artists are homegrown. Broad Brush Studios is bringing together kids and adults to create works...
Thomas Fournier Jul 17, 2026

The 51st Annual Canal Run will continue amid wildfire smoke conditions with favorable NWS forecast
The 51st annual Canal Run will proceed as planned Saturday following an extensive meeting with the National Weather Service and discussions among the Canal Run committee. Air quality index figures hav...
Thomas Fournier Jul 17, 2026

UPDATE: City of Hancock cancels Key Ingredients due to smoke concerns
UPDATE: The city of Hancock will cancel the 10th annual Key Ingredients due to air quality concerns amid dangerous smoke conditions. While the air quality has slightly improved since Thursday, city of...
Thomas Fournier Jul 16, 2026

Canal Run bumps EAS race conditions from yellow to red
Canal Run organizers elevated the race's Event Alert System to red Thursday due to heavy wildfire smoke traveling across Lake Superior toward the Keweenaw Peninsula and Upper Peninsula. The change in ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 16, 2026

Canal Run takes on the 51st race in Hancock
NOTE: Canal Run Organizers plan to continue with the 51st annual race. However high volumes of wildfire smoke have forced the race to take precautions. As of noon on July 16th, 2026, Canal Run has pos...
Thomas Fournier Jul 16, 2026

Isle Royale National Park experiences heavy wildfire smoke conditions, off-trail camping closures and 0.1 acre fire
Isle Royale National Park is feeling the impact of wildfires in Ontario and northern Minnesota. Throughout the week, National Park Service staff have worked to maintain the safety of the park for visi...
Thomas Fournier Jul 16, 2026





