Category Archives: News

Bootjack Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard warn residents and visitors to stay off of the ice
Just because the trails have enough snow for a base. Does not mean the Copper Country has cooled down enough for ice to begin forming on lakes and canals. Despite the region receiving more than 75 inc...
Site Staff Dec 27, 2024

Renewed accreditation renews the Keweenaw Community Foundation's dedication to the Copper Country
The Keweenaw Community Foundation works within Copper County and with its residents to solve community challenges. In January, the foundation became an independent foundation, which led its leadership...
Site Staff Dec 26, 2024

The need for blood donations grows during the holidays
Throughout the year blood donations create critical tools for medical care in emergency situations. A car accident or major injury can occur at any time of the year. During the holiday season cases of...
Site Staff Dec 26, 2024

Michigan DNR shares how to recycle a Christmas tree after the holidays
Some homes might keep the Christmas tree up for a few more days. But others will want to remove the source of dead pine needles, and pollen as soon as possible. Michigan's Department of Natural Resour...
Site Staff Dec 26, 2024

One person dies in a roll over accident in Marinette County
A rollover crash in Wisconsin claims one life on Christmas Eve. At 7:30 pm on Tuesday Marinette County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident in Stephenson. La...
Site Staff Dec 26, 2024

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...
Site Staff 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...
Site Staff 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...
Site Staff 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...
Site Staff 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...
Site Staff Dec 24, 2024