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Close to a year ago, Prickly Pine Cafe took over its downtown Houghton location on Isle Royale Street. Owners Robert and Geni Klimek have worked hard over the past year to rejuvenate the space, adding...

From many years of her story being lost to time to many days preparing to unveil a statue in her honor, Big Annie finally stands tall again in the Village of Calumet. Anna Klobachur Clemenc was a majo...

Since the 1990s, Hancock has sought ways to encourage waterfront development. Most projects in the area have built housing for the community, including condominiums. On Wednesday, the city council rec...

Kaleidoscope Hancock will be hosting STEAM Saturday on August 22 on the fourth floor of the Hancock Community Hub, located in the former Finlandia Hirvonen Hall. The free event is aimed at children an...

The Keweenaw Peninsula boasts countless amazing places to visit, eat and play; every year, Visit Keweenaw, the local tourism council, hosts a Voter's Choice Award contest to determine which businesses...

Thimbleberries, while a summertime staple of the Copper Country, have a short shelf life. But that means people can enjoy a small taste of summer even during the winter with locally made jams and jell...

Nature's growth over many decades inspires visitors throughout the year. Michigan's old-growth forest areas attract nature enthusiasts seeking to experience landscapes shaped by centuries of natural d...

Michigan's small towns possess a charm all their own. Author Amy Piper grew up in one of the state's small towns, outside Lansing in Holt. She says she always appreciated her hometown's character, but...

Some students drive onto campus to attend class. Others walk from their dorms to academic buildings. But many college students ride bikes to get from one building to another as quickly as possible. Mi...

Breakwater Federal Credit Union has spent the past year working with students to develop financial literacy skills. Before the new school year begins, the credit union will continue engaging students ...