Category Archives: News

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community issues statement on immigration enforcement amid increased activity in Indian Country
Native American communities are informing members to carry their tribal ID amid increased federal activity. On Wednesday, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community President Everett Ekdahl Jr. shared a statement ...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

Rozsa Art Gallery exhibit explores women's rights as human rights
Michigan Tech's Rozsa Center is set to open a new art exhibit at the Rozsa Art Gallery at the end of the month, showcasing powerful messages about gender equality. The exhibit, titled "Women's Rights ...
Thomas Fournier Jan 21, 2026

Copper Dog introduces a new volunteer position to help highlight the sled dog race weekend
The Copper Dog sled dog race is set to launch down 5th Street in Calumet, marking the start of an exciting weekend in the Copper Country from February 27 to March 1. Before the race begins, volunteers...
Thomas Fournier Jan 21, 2026

RESCHEDULED: Club Finndigo explores foreign films at the Calumet Theatre
Due to inclement weather, the Calumet Theatre and Heikinpaiva will reschedule tomorrow's film and dinner for Club Finndigo to January 30th. Tickets are still available for purchase online. While Heiki...
Thomas Fournier Jan 21, 2026

Build a frosty snowman with the Hancock Business Association during Heikinpaiva
The Hancock Business Association and Copper Shores Community Health Foundation invite the Copper Country to build snowmen and celebrate Heikinpaiva. After the bear spiral unravels and the wife carryin...
Thomas Fournier Jan 20, 2026

Ontonagon County Sheriff responds to a fatal multicar crash in Stannard Township
The Ontonagon County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday morning in Stannard Township. Deputies responded to the scene on US 45 north of Gauthier Road at...
Thomas Fournier Jan 20, 2026

Jessica Mills prepares to take Meals on Wheels into the future of the program
Jessica Mills has been named the new program director for Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, bringing four years of experience as the program's assessor to her expanded role. Her previous position prepare...
Thomas Fournier Jan 20, 2026

Michigan residents share concerns about data centers and cryptomining at a community forum
Several people came out to fill the Orpheum Theater on Sunday to hear about challenges communities are facing regarding data centers and crypto mining. The presentation was livestreamed in conjunction...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026

Houghton receives a $3.8 million grant to support talent retention and attraction in the community
The City of Houghton continues to make the community a wonderful place to live, grow a family and build a business. Last week, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced a series of grant...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026

Gogebic Community College accepts donation in support of birthing education for nursing and EMS students
A Wisconsin man committed a generous donation to Gogebic Community College to support the nursing and EMS programs preparing students to enter the workforce. Last week, Gogebic Community College annou...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026






