Category Archives: News

Croatian Immigrants in the Copper Country shared in shaping the Keweenaw Peninsula's communities
Intentionally keeping cultures, traditions, and heritage keeps the Croatian community close knit. While in the past Slovenia, Serbia, and Croatia kept a complicated relationship, the communities have ...
Thomas Fournier Aug 01, 2025

Copper Country Angel Mission and Salvation Army partner for the 2025 Backpack program in the Copper Country
Back-to-school season is fast approaching. Many parents may feel some anxiety as they look over their student's school supplies list. Not to mention the price tag that comes along with a new calculato...
Thomas Fournier Jul 31, 2025

M-26 storm repairs expected to finish in October
The good news work will wrap up soon. The bad news, MDOT will need to complete a second phase to restore M-26 in Houghton to how it was before rain significantly damaged the roadway. The first phase o...
Thomas Fournier Jul 31, 2025

Michigan Technological University's College of Engineering adds a new Associate Dean of Graduate and Online Education
Michigan Technological University's College of Engineering names a new Associate Dean of Graduate and Online Education. Amy Landis will join the MTU College of Engineering as the Associate Dean of Gra...
Thomas Fournier Jul 31, 2025

Three Upper Peninsula projects testify on benefits to the community before the Michigan House Appropriations Committee
Three Upper Peninsula initiatives testify before the Michigan House LEO committee on the benefits of projects. Yesterday, the House Labor and Economic Opportunity Committee held an appropriations subc...
Thomas Fournier Jul 31, 2025

Reimagining the former Finlandia University campus creates a unique opportunity in Hancock
After Finlandia University closed in 2023, Hancock purchased Mannerheim, Nikkander, and Wargelin halls out of receivership. Moyle Properties bought Finn Hall and the now Skyline Commons, formerly the ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 30, 2025

Copper Shores extends the deadline for the James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship
Sometimes offering more time can help create opportunities. Copper Shores will extend the deadline for the James Brogan Health Administration Scholarship. The scholarship fund provides 5,000 dollars t...
Thomas Fournier Jul 30, 2025

Local 4-H member earns the Junior Goat Science award at the 2025 State Awards
A local 4H member earned the Junior Goat Science award at the recent 4H state Awards. Recently, 38 4-H members from around the state gathered at Michigan State University for the annual Michigan 4-H S...
Thomas Fournier Jul 30, 2025

Verna Mize Triathlon builds a dedicated community of participants and volunteers
The Verna Mize triathlon enters 2025, gearing up for the race's fifth edition. Lead organizer Mary Kaminski started the triathlon in 2021 as a celebration of Lake Superior and the legacy of Verna Mize...
Thomas Fournier Jul 29, 2025

Canal View seeks to renew 2.1 millage rate between 2026 and 2029
Voters will enter voting booths next Tuesday. Canal View seeks to renew its county millage rate to continue providing low-cost services to residents. The facility has helped house the community's pare...
Thomas Fournier Jul 29, 2025






