Category Archives: News

Keweenaw WildOnes giveaway honors Houghton's recent certification as a Bird City
The Keweenaw Peninsula attracts many visitors, from those on legs to those flapping their wings. As spring approaches, the Copper Country will see many birds begin to return to the region. The popular...
Thomas Fournier Apr 27, 2026

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park partially opening as spring thaws trails and roads
Rising temperatures, cool breezes and sunny days are drawing campers to the Upper Peninsula, prompting partial openings at popular destinations like Porcupine Mountains State Park. While still too ear...
Thomas Fournier Apr 27, 2026

Michigan Tech Wolf-Moose winter study finds more wolves and less moose in the park
Michigan Tech's Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Study recorded numbers for the wolf population and a near-record low moose count during this winter's research. Researchers Sarah Hoy and Rolf Peterson led the 2...
Thomas Fournier Apr 27, 2026

Jampot Bakery opening, a sign spring has come to the Keweenaw Peninsula
A sure sign of spring in the Keweenaw Peninsula arrived Friday when the Jampot Bakery opened its doors for another season. The bakery, operated entirely by monks of the Holy Protection Monastery, welc...
Thomas Fournier Apr 27, 2026

Michigan Sustainable Tourism Summit brings experts to the Copper Country
Visit Keweenaw will host the Michigan Sustainable Tourism Summit next month as part of its five-year initiative to promote sustainable tourism in the Copper Country. The four-day summit runs May 20-23...
Thomas Fournier Apr 24, 2026

Ewen Trout Creek seeks bond that could replace 30-year-old infrastructure
Ewen Trout Creek Schools will ask voters to approve a $6.1 million bond May 5 to replace aging infrastructure without increasing current property taxes. The district seeks to address 30-year-old facil...
Thomas Fournier Apr 24, 2026

Nearly 1,300 Huskies ending academic journeys this weekend
Congratulations to nearly 1300 students earning degrees from Michigan Technological University. Spring commencement begins today, with the graduate ceremony beginning at 3pm inside the John MacInnes I...
Thomas Fournier Apr 24, 2026

June fundraiser aims to bring Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund closer to $600,000 target
Close to one year later, the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund has raised half of the campaign's goal. In July 2025, the Keweenaw Community Foundation partnered with Keweenaw Heartlands Community Adviso...
Thomas Fournier Apr 23, 2026

Three Houghton High School students earn scholarships from Breakwater Federal Credit Union
Breakwater Federal Credit Union awards scholarships and donates $2,500 during its annual members meeting. Earlier in the week, Breakwater Federal Credit Union held its 72nd annual membership meeting. ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 23, 2026

Baraga Area Schools seek voter approval for sinking fund
Baraga Area Schools will ask voters to restore funding for ongoing facility maintenance when they head to the polls May 5. The district seeks voter approval to bring the sinking fund's millage rate ba...
Thomas Fournier Apr 22, 2026





