Category Archives: News

Big Annie Statue Committee plans unveiling with the community
A statue honoring one of Calumet's most influential historical figures will be unveiled this summer after years of community effort and $150,000 in fundraising. Anna "Big Annie" Klobucher-Clemenc play...
Thomas Fournier Jun 16, 2026

Juhannus festivities will introduce a new competition to the Copper Country
Hancock's Juhannus festival returns this weekend with a new competition joining the city's beloved wife carrying contest - and organizers say it's going to get messy. The inaugural sauna games, held o...
Thomas Fournier Jun 16, 2026

WWII Veteran from Calumet celebrates 100 years with friends and family
Eugene Taylor of Calumet marked his 100th birthday Monday, surrounded by friends and family at Our Lady of Mercy retirement home in Hubbell - a milestone that comes with a remarkable story of wartime ...
Thomas Fournier Jun 16, 2026

Husky EATS education opportunities share skills and support students
Learning culinary skills can provide crucial support for students transitioning to campus life, and Michigan Technological University's Husky EATS delivers that education through comprehensive summer ...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

Copper Harbor Trails Club's East Bluffet Race returns in August
The East Bluff Bike Park has attracted numerous visitors this year and expects even more as summer approaches. The Copper Harbor Trails Club hosted the first Nordic ski challenge with the East Bluff M...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

100 Women Who Care donates $6,900 dollars to the Unite HUG Fund
One hundred women combine their efforts in the Copper Country to make the community a better place to live, work and play. Recently, the Copper Country 100 Women Who Care chapter met for the group's s...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

MDOT plans to award $51 million to expand electric vehicle charging stations in Michigan
Earlier this year, MDOT announced the Federal Highway Administration approved the state accessing $51 million to expand electric vehicle charging stations in Michigan. The funds could support up to 60...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

Let's Eat Community Meals starts up Games and Snacks program for the summer
Let's Eat Community Meals continues to provide nutrition and activity after five years of community service. Last week, Let's Eat Community Meals started the fifth year of Games and Snacks. The weekly...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

Keweenaw Heritage Center prepares for a busy and fun summer in Calumet
The Keweenaw Heritage Center expects many visitors and a lot of fun this summer. On Thursday, the Keweenaw Heritage Center announced plans for a busy season that will include celebrations, music and a...
Thomas Fournier Jun 12, 2026

Plum Ski-ters return to the Portage Canal for Bridgefest's fun
The Plum Ski-ters will return to the Portage Canal to entertain Bridgefest visitors. On Saturday, the non-profit group of expert water-skiers will uncurl the ropes and launch the boats to build human ...
Thomas Fournier Jun 12, 2026






