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The North Woods Conservancy’s 2017 “Get to Know the North Woods” photo contest for non-professional photographers concluded on September 30. A double blind judging process was used for selecting winning photos. First, Second, and Third Place plus one winner and two runners-up in a Honorary Category were selected by Paul Grathoff, a …

October 30, 2017—Baraga, Michigan—Students in middle or high school can learn science in a hands-on, three-part outdoor science class hosted by KBOCC STEM. This outdoor science class teaches about nanoparticles, forests and technology, and stamp sands remediation. Classes are Saturdays from 9 to noon on November 4, 11, and 18. …

A new book is out that focuses on all things related to Lake Superior. “Sustaining Lake Superior, An Extraordinary Lake In A Changing World” was written by Michigan Tech’s Dr. Nancy Langston. Langston said, “People who don’t live in the Great Lakes basin think ‘Oh the Great Lakes, why do …

Another tourist season has come to a close for the Quincy Mine. The mine wrapped up its season in standard fashion over the weekend offering visitors its annual haunted tours in celebration of Halloween. Patrons Ruth Anne O’Keefe and Nancy Ablao describe their experience on the tour. “This was the …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School The high school volleyball tournament opened last night. – In Class D at Dollar Bay, the Blue Bolts edged Ontonagon 3-2. Lake Linden-Hubbell got past Baraga 3-1. The Lakes and Blue Bolts will meet for the district title Thursday at …

From a silent film accompanied by a symphony and choral performance, to topical and historical films with expert panelists, the 41 North Film Festival brings together acclaimed films from around the world with participants from the local community for four days of engaging, informative, and inspiring events. In celebration of …

The leader of the US Navy’s 2009 Task Force on Climate Change, Rear Admiral David Titley (retired), will be on the Michigan Tech Campus Monday to attend a seminar and to introduce a film on climate change in which he is featured and participate in a public discussion afterward. The …

A young Hancock man is celebrating his achievements after being named Houghton County’s newest Eagle Scout. 18 year old Korey Ericson was joined by friends, family and fellow parishioners Sunday who all gathered for the ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church in Hancock.   “Only a small percentage of all scouts …

Opioid abuse continues to plague the Copper Country and the judge in Houghton County’s 97th District Court has seen enough. Judge Mark Wisti sees many of the drug cases first hand from his bench and the effect prescription drug abuse has on people’s lives. “It’s devastating,” Wisti said. “It’s a …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School The high school volleyball tournament opens tonight… – In Class D at Dollar Bay – Ontonagon faces the Blue Bolts at 6:00, and Lake Linden-Hubbell takes on Baraga at 7:30. – In Class C at L’Anse, the Purple Hornets meet …