Category Archives: News

Department of Energy visit to the Copper Country emphasizes critical needs and projects moving forward
Robertson also met with Revex Technologies leaders to discuss mining production and reclamation. The company received a separate $145 million grant in 2025 for the REV Nickel Project with the Eagle Mi...
Thomas Fournier Sep 02, 2026

MI-TRALE helps seniors explore the Copper Country's fall colors
Driving around the Keweenaw Peninsula offers stunning views of changing fall colors, but exploring the seasonal transition with a little dust and mud on the tires provides an even better experience. T...
Thomas Fournier Sep 01, 2026

Michigan Tech celebrates international students returning to campus at Festival of Nations
Michigan Technological University will celebrate its international students and the seven wonders of the world on Sept. 19 during the 37th annual Festival of Nations. International students bring uniq...
Thomas Fournier Sep 01, 2026

Michigan Technological University receives $1.9 million NSF award to support cybersecurity and AI scholarships
Michigan Technological University has earned a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to mentor the next generation of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence professionals. The NSF...
Thomas Fournier Aug 31, 2026

GEAR UP programs help high school and middle school students prepare for college
Michigan Tech's Center for Outreach and Education is helping local students gear up for the fall with programs designed to prepare them for college while building valuable skills. This year's GEAR UP ...
Thomas Fournier Aug 31, 2026

Aspirus Health professionals help students and parents prepare for the return of early mornings
As students prepare for the first day of school next week, medical experts from Aspirus Health are warning parents and teens against reaching for energy drinks to combat early morning fatigue. With ea...
Thomas Fournier Aug 31, 2026

Isle Royale National Park closes four campsites, second closure in 2026
Isle Royale National Park has closed four campsites on the island's northern end after recent reports of wolves pawing and digging at tents and camping equipment. The closure, which began Aug. 28 and ...
Thomas Fournier Aug 31, 2026 Photo by NPS - Jim Peaco. Wolf #3 leaving her crate on Oct.2.

Evan Dixon will serve 18 to 40 years for second degree murder
Edit: This article has been updated to include statements made by Judge Matthew Weise at Evan Dixon's sentencing for second degree murder. Evan Dixon, a former Houghton County attorney, was sentenced ...
Thomas Fournier Aug 31, 2026

Pamela Hecht Honored as Fair Exhibitor of the Year
Pamela Hecht was named Exhibitor of the Year as the Houghton County Fair Still Awards were handed out early this afternoon. Evelyn Palosaarii was honored with the Agnes Ahola Award. In the Youth Award...
Todd Overbeek Aug 28, 2026

Hancock brings together the Copper Country to celebrate a great end to a fun-filled summer
Summer's sunny days are fading, but before the season says goodbye to the Upper Peninsula, Hancock invites the community to celebrate the memories and fun made over the past months. The annual End of ...
Thomas Fournier Aug 28, 2026





