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The Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy (SWP) was recently awarded 2 federal grants totaling over $400,000 to assist Upper Peninsula communities and tribes in mitigating potential wildfire risk due to a changing climate. The SWP and the Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) will utilize the funding to implement a …

Two-year contracts for Hancock’s Elementary School, Middle School, and High School principals were approved unanimously at the Hancock public school board meeting last night. There will also be operations for the installation of a new playground that will begin soon. The board also approved the bond bid from Stafford-Smith incorporated …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB Kerry Carpenter’s three-run homer in the seventh inning lifted the Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Royals last night. The two-out blast capped a five-run outburst that brought Detroit from behind, and rescued starter Reese Olson, who allowed four runs …

Update: Hancock Fire crews responded to a fire on Sunday at 911 S. Lincoln Drive, at approximately 6:30 pm. Upon arrival crews report the entire structure was engulfed in flame. The fire caused minimal damage to a neighboring building. 911 S. Lincoln Drive was unoccupied at the time of the …

Bridgefest was a huge success, with multiple records broken. The parade had a record-breaking number of entrants, and the float winners have been decided: Quincy Mine (won $500) The Bluffs (won $300) Superior National Bank (won $200) The boat parade winners were also announced: Andrew Ericson Patrick McFall Mark & …

Three Copper Country non profits with plenty of history between them will combine forces under the new name Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Portage Health Foundation, Dial Help, and Copper Country Senior Meals leadership have worked together for many years, through work with grant programs and support for creating healthier …

All trash and recycling carts have been delivered to residents in Houghton. Starting this week, all trash must be placed in the trash cart with the lid closed, and all recyclables must be placed in the recyclables cart with the lid closed as well. The carts must be put out …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers held off the Twins 6-4 yesterday. Detroit took command with a five-run fifth inning, powered by home runs from Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter. On a bullpen day, opener Will Vest gave up one run. Alex Lange surrendered three …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers fell 2-0 to the Twins yesterday. Each team collected just three hits. Joey Wentz turned in six innings, but took the tough loss. The Tigers visit the Twins again this afternoon. Detroit will use a series of relievers …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The effort continues to limit invasive species migration into Keweenaw bodies of water. Jade Stadler and Zoe Sterrif from the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area talk with host Todd VanDyke about what boaters and waterfront property owners can do to help. Hear the …