Category Archives: News

Spaghetti dinner supports Fourth of July festivities in South Range
Many events this summer in the Keweenaw Peninsula will wrap up planning in the coming weeks. With so little time left until Juhannus, Bridgefest and more, there's also little time left to show support...
Thomas Fournier May 15, 2026

Signs of summer coming to the Keweenaw Peninsula
Opening up at the start of spring in 2026 took a little more effort, but the Keweenaw Peninsula is ready to welcome many visitors. On Thursday, Visit Keweenaw brought together representatives from the...
Thomas Fournier May 15, 2026

National Weather Service issues red flag warning for high wildfire risk in the western Upper Peninsula
National Weather Service Marquette issued a red flag warning in the western Upper Peninsula. Through Friday, NWS expects warm, dry and windy conditions across Baraga, Gogebic, Iron, Ontonagon and sout...
Thomas Fournier May 15, 2026

Family Fun Fair offers more than exciting activities for families
Houghton County's fair might not return until August, but Copper Shores will bring a little fair fun to the Copper Country this weekend. On Saturday, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation hosts th...
Thomas Fournier May 15, 2026

Finnish heritage influence on the economy of the Copper Country
When Finland came to America, it brought hard workers and a unique culture. 2026 shines a light on Hancock's heritage as the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, recognizing years of history in the communi...
Thomas Fournier May 15, 2026

Isle Royale issue food storage guidelines for 2026 visitor season
Isle Royale's Ranger III has completed the first voyage to the island national park, dropping off staff ahead of the main visitor season. Just before the opening of Isle Royale National Park, the Nati...
Thomas Fournier May 14, 2026

Copper Country 100 Women Who Care plan to meet in May
Caring for your community can become pretty easy when you join a group. In 2025, the Copper Country 100 Women Who Care came together to join forces. The organization brings its membership together at ...
Thomas Fournier May 14, 2026

Dollar Bay veterans gift CTE welding students and instructors for help restoring the Memorial Site cannon
Dollar Bay veterans gifted CTE welding students and instructors for recent help restoring a historic cannon. Since 2022, the Dollar Bay VFW Post 6028 has worked to restore sites honoring veterans' ser...
Thomas Fournier May 14, 2026

Keweenaw Community Forest Company Endowment Fund ensures the future of land stewardship
The Keweenaw Community Forest Company has worked to protect more than 10,000 acres, going back further than the nonprofit's establishment in 2003. President of KCFC Gina Nicholas says the group was st...
Thomas Fournier May 14, 2026 Gratiot River (on the GRF property)

Incredible Bank excited to sponsor a Copper Country tradition
A June celebration in the Keweenaw Peninsula could not start summer without fireworks. After several years, many council meetings, evaluations and conversations with the United States Coast Guard, Bri...
Thomas Fournier May 13, 2026






