Category Archives: News

Michigan DNR Grouse/Woodcock Portal allows hunters to compare hunting experiences and assist each other
With hunting season beginning, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources would like to remind hunters about the grouse and woodcock dashboard available online. The dashboard includes a survey that ...
Tim Peters Sep 21, 2026

KORC organizes Keweenaw Heartlands Authority Board candidate forum in Mohawk
The Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition will help Keweenaw County residents find community leaders for the future of the Keweenaw Heartlands. Next Wednesday, KORC will host a candidates forum at Hor...
Thomas Fournier Sep 18, 2026

Michigan DNR and MI-TRALE encourage trail etiquette as fall trail travel becomes more popular
MI-TRALE and Michigan DNR encourage safe trail etiquette while enjoying the region's natural spaces. On September 15, the Michigan DNR posted a reminder of what trail etiquette requires of trail users...
Thomas Fournier Sep 18, 2026

Copper Country Women Who Care chapter raises $8,400 to support Simple Kindness for Youth
Copper Country 100 Women Who Care continues to grow its support for organizations across the Keweenaw Peninsula. The group recently held its third meeting of 2026 at the Lodge Luxury Suites in Hancock...
Thomas Fournier Sep 18, 2026

Muslim Student Association at Michigan Tech connects students with the wider Copper Country community
Michigan Tech attracts many students for its status as a top research institution in the United States. These students come from far away, and while many learn to appreciate the campus' remote locatio...
Thomas Fournier Sep 18, 2026

Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate BBBS Month in September
September marks Big Brothers Big Sisters Month, a national awareness campaign that underscores the critical role mentors play in shaping children's lives. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Western Upper...
Thomas Fournier Sep 17, 2026

Houghton and Hancock Rotary Clubs connects professionals to provide service to the community
Two Rotary clubs in Michigan's Copper Country are hosting fundraisers this week and next to support local community projects, united by their shared mission of service before self. Hancock Rotary Club...
Thomas Fournier Sep 17, 2026

Local organizations split on support for a construction millage despite agreeing the jail needs attention
Three major local organizations agree Houghton County's jail facility requires attention, but they diverge sharply on how to fund a new building. The Copper Country Republicans, League of Women Voters...
Thomas Fournier Sep 17, 2026

Van Evera Distinguished Lecture Series explores the active responsibility of citizenship
A major challenge facing communities nationwide involves how to effectively engage residents in local governance. Council meetings with limited agendas often go unnoticed until controversial developme...
Thomas Fournier Sep 16, 2026

Visit Keweenaw's 2026 Voters' Choice Awards includes the Copper Country's favorite fall spots
Visit Keweenaw has announced the results of its 2026 Voter's Choice Awards, celebrating the region's best dining, attractions, and experiences that define fall in the Copper Country. The annual public...
Thomas Fournier Sep 16, 2026





