Category Archives: News

Keweenaw Community Foundation establishes the Radio Keweenaw Fund
Who said video killed radio? In 2023, Radio Keweenaw started its low-power FM radio station in Calumet. The station focuses on kitchen table conversations after founders Annamarie Sysling and Andrew R...
Thomas Fournier Dec 03, 2025

Giving Tuesday creates engagement, forms collaboration and ideas, and supports the Copper Country's non-profits
Giving Tuesday means much more than just raising funds for the nonprofits that set up tables at the Copper Country Mall. It is a full day dedicated to engaging with the community, and introducing resi...
Thomas Fournier Dec 03, 2025

Copper Shores Giving Tuesday Climaxes Today
Sixty local non-profits will earn a significant portion of this year's funding through today's Copper Shores Community Health Foundation Giving Tuesday drive. The Foundation has put up $200,000 in mat...
Todd Overbeek Dec 02, 2025

Keweenaw Health Foundation Boosts 31 Backpacks
The 31 Backpacks food program has received a $5,000 boost from the Keweenaw Health Foundation. The funding will support 31 Backpacks' effort to make sure all area children have access to nutritious fo...
Todd Overbeek Dec 02, 2025 Jenn Jenich-Laplander, Executive Director of the Keweenaw Health Foundation presents a $5,000 check to Laurel Maki, Co-Founder 31Backpacks, Inc.

Local EV Charging Network Grows
Two more electric vehicle DC Fast Charging stations are being brought online in the Copper Country. They're located at the Keweenaw Co-op and Deli in downtown Hancock. Co-op General Manager Curt Webb ...
Todd Overbeek Dec 02, 2025

Giving Tuesday 2025 Non-profits; Copper Country Snowsports Club
The Copper Country Snowsports Club tackles the challenge of keeping winter activities affordable in an effort to make alpine skiing accessible to copper country kids. Keweenaw residents need outdoor w...
Thomas Fournier Dec 01, 2025

Contagious Avian Flu Found in Ontonagon Chickens
Avian flu has been diagnosed in chickens in a backyard flock in Ontonagon County. Bird flu is highly contagious, and the virus can spread quickly to other flocks if precautions aren't taken. The Michi...
Todd Overbeek Dec 01, 2025

Storm Recovery Mostly Complete
Cleanup from the first major winter storm of the season is pretty much complete. The blizzard that hit the Copper Country Wednesday and Thursday brought heavy, wet snow to the entire region. The weste...
Todd Overbeek Dec 01, 2025

Successful Season Kickoff in Hancock
Reaction was overwhelmingly positive to the debut of Hancock Lights the Night on Saturday. Visitors said they enjoyed the tour of the upper loop of the city campground, where dozens of local businesse...
Todd Overbeek Dec 01, 2025

Houghton County Board Sets Work Session
The Houghton County Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session this morning at 10:00. The meeting is open to the public, and may be attended in person or online. For log-in information, click...
Todd Overbeek Dec 01, 2025






