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Copper Country Today – January 28, 2024

On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Darren Young and Cynthia Revis from the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) discuss dispute mediation, support for custodial grandparents, the 2-1-1 information system, and other programs they offer with host Todd VanDyke. Listen to the conversation here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes …

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Houghton Hockey Shades Bay Port in OT – Saturday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last night…• Jace DeForge scored twice, as Houghton edged Bay Port 2-1 in overtime. DeForge’s first goal early in the game held up until William Lyons of the Pirates found the net with six seconds …

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Artists from the Upper Peninsula Sought for Designs of the Big Annie Statue

The Big Annie Statue Committee enters into an important step toward erecting a bronze statue of Anna Klobuchar Clemenc. The Big Annie Stateu committee will begin seeking artists to commission design work for the bronze statue. Artists are encouraged to create a unique rendering of Annie that encapsulates her influence …

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MTEC SmartZone’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program Launches Inaugural Accelerator Program

MTEC SmartZone’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program launches its inaugural accelerator program cohort. The MTEC SmartZone announced today that the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing program will start its first accelerator program cohort to aid innovators and entrepreneurs in the Upper Peninsula. The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program seeks to support …

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Two Houghton County Fair Board Members Earn the MAFE Heritage Award from the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions

Editor’s Note: The MAFE Heritage Award was received by Houghton County Board Members Debbie and Jim WInquist. Debbie and Jim Winquist have been dedicated volunteers of the Houghton County Fair Board since 2004 when Debbie was first elected. Debbie quickly became very involved taking on roles as the board secretary …

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In 2024 CopperDog 150 Will Run for the 15th Year

Organizers have been getting geared up for close to a year, and the big weekend will return to Calumet before you know it. CopperDog 2024 will enter the race’s fifteenth year running. Over the years there have been plenty of memories made by race teams, volunteers, and spectators alike. CopperDog …

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The Bear Rolls Over Tomorrow in Hancock

Maybe the bear rolled over early this winter. Heikinpaiva will arrive on the streets of Hancock starting tomorrow. While many events have been taking place ahead of the festival. Tomorrow is the big day, with the parade, markets, Spiral Dance polar plunge and so much more. But before the parade …

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Jeffers Hockey Comes from Behind to Edge Kingsford – Friday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last night…• Jeffers overcame an early 3-0 deficit, and edged Kingsford 4-3. Cage Osterman had two goals and an assist for the Jets. Brit Heinonen and Kailob Bianco each scored once, with Heinonen’s the game …

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Houghton Man Convicted of Temple Jacob Defacing

A Houghton man has been convicted of defacing Hancock’s Temple Jacob with swastikas and other offensive symbols. A jury in a federal trial held in Marquette took very little time to find 23-year-old Nathan Weeden guilty. Prosecutors said he conspired with others to paint the Jewish synagogue with racist symbols …

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Superior Watershed Partnership Receives $323,000 Grant from the Sustain Our Great Lakes Program

The Superior Watershed Partnership has received 323,000 dollars in grant funds for improving stormwater runoff in Marquette. The Superior watershed partnership recently received a Great Lakes Grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Sustain Our Great Lakes Program for coastal habitat and climate adaptation that will install green infrastructure …

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