Category Archives: News

Houghton County encourages residents register for property fraud alerts
Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated with each new scam. Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly and Sheriff Josh Saaranen want people to know what local leaders are doing to combat property fraud....
Thomas Fournier May 29, 2026

Copper Range Historical Museum opening for the summer
Across the Copper Country, visitors and residents enjoy discovering old stories and the region's history. Throughout the region, community organizations operate local history museums. Many also visit ...
Thomas Fournier May 29, 2026

Two Houghton County farms receive funds from MDARD's Last Food Mile grant awards
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announces plans to award $2,000,589 to Michigan farmers to expand access to locally raised food. In May, MDARD shared it will award $2,000,...
Thomas Fournier May 29, 2026

MI-TRALE awards four scholarships to graduating seniors in Ontonagon and Ewen-Trout Creek Schools
MITRALE supports education with four scholarship awards. The Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment proudly announces plans to award four scholarship awards to seniors gra...
Thomas Fournier May 28, 2026

Ontonagon County man sentenced to serve 22 years for possession of child sexual abuse material
An Ontonagon County man will serve a minimum of 22 years in prison for computer crimes against children. In May 2025, the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Bre...
Thomas Fournier May 28, 2026

BigGoat Farm hosts Pridefest Fundraiser with Keweenaw Queers
Ahead of Pridefest's celebration of the Copper Country LGBTQIA+ community, organizers host a fundraiser. On Saturday, Keweenaw Queers hosts an event that will in turn support the organization's plans ...
Thomas Fournier May 28, 2026

Non-profits, businesses, and community organization prepare for a grand Bridgfest parade
Bridgefest's excitement quickly approaches, and while organizers are finishing details for events and activities, businesses, nonprofits and community organizations are hard at work finishing details ...
Thomas Fournier May 28, 2026

Coffee, conversations and meeting cops at Dunkin'
Nothing pairs better with a donut than a cup of coffee. Well, maybe cops pair well with donuts too. On Friday, the City of Houghton Police Department invites the community to Coffee with a Cop at Dunk...
Thomas Fournier May 28, 2026

Hancock's designation as the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture explores heritage beyond Finland
Michigan's Copper Country attracted many immigrants with jobs in the region's highly productive mining industry. Most will recognize the Keweenaw Peninsula's Finnish influence, but may not as easily s...
Thomas Fournier May 27, 2026

Dulce Bock captures spring in the Keweenaw Peninsula during Visit Keweenaw Photo Contest
Spring has arrived, summer will soon bring warm sunny days, and plenty of people will capture single moments in the Keweenaw Peninsula through photos. On Tuesday, Visit Keweenaw announced the 2026 spr...
Thomas Fournier May 27, 2026 Greeting Spring Along the Marshy Nara Nature Trails by Dulce Block






