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Teens can explore and become inspired by Isle Royale's beauty
Isle Royale's ability to inspire art extends to even young people in the community. Soon after the ball drops and the calendar turns over to 2025 the Isle Royale National Park will begin accepting app...
Dec 26, 2024 Kellan Heikkila, Chassell, MI, Isle Royale Teen Artist Exploration Artwork Submission -Nightlight
Exploring Maasto Hiihto Trails by candlelight with the Keweenaw Trails Club
With so much snow on the ground already some may have taken to the cross-country ski trails. While the daytime and sunlight offer expansive views of the forests and landscape. There's something specia...
Dec 26, 2024
Over 22,000 people fill the Houghton County Fair Grounds in 2024
The fair might have been a few months ago. But planning starts right away. The Houghton County Fair Board recently shared the 2025 county fair plans are underway. This year the fair welcomed more than...
Dec 24, 2024
The Calumet Free Fridge fills gaps in the fight against food insecurity in the Copper Country
Copper Country has several organizations working to fight food insecurity in the region, including the Calumet Free Fridge. The local food pantry, free to anyone in need living in the community, fills...
Dec 24, 2024
The MSP Calumet Post collects more than 5,100 pounds of food for local pantries
During December Michigan State Police Troopers delivered more than tickets to drivers speeding on highways or delivered assistance to a car stuck in a snow bank. The state police agency delivered some...
Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Eve luminaries honor lives lost over one-hundred years ago
For many around the country, Christmas time delivers joy and cheer. That was the goal for a group at a Christmas Eve party held in Calumet over 100 hundred years ago. But the joy quickly turned to tra...
Dec 24, 2024
MDOT receives a $467,000 grant to analyze and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions
The United States Federal highway Administration awards MDOT a portion of 135 million dollars in grant funds to support wildlife crossings on major highways. On Monday the Michigan Department of Trans...
Dec 24, 2024
Strong start to 2024-25's winter could mean relief for some businesses
A little more than 75 inches of snow has landed in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Since Thanksgiving, the region has felt the warm embrace, or perhaps cold embrace, of winter's return in the Copper Country. ...
Dec 24, 2024 Snowmobilers make a pit stop at a gas station along M-28 in Bergland in Ontonagon County. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
KCF Youth Advisory Council brings together Copper Country families for holiday cheer and a Christmas Carol
The Keweenaw Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council brought together young people in the Copper Country for some holiday cheer earlier this month. During a Youth Advisory Council social event, st...
Dec 23, 2024
Heikinapaiva cultural activities and events taking place before the bear rolls over
The parade, wife-carrying races, and circle dances will gather the community on Hancock's Quincy Green next month. But until Heikipaiva returns the Copper Country will enjoy cultural enrichment activi...
Dec 23, 2024
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