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LL-H Football Falls in State Semifinal – Sunday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School The Lake Linden-Hubbell football team’s season ended with a close 42-36 loss to unbeaten Marion in an Eight-Player Division Two state semifinal Saturday. The Lakes led 14-8 at halftime, and the teams traded touchdowns until the Eagles’ Aaron Whitney …

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Copper Country Today – November 12, 2023

On this week’s Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Mark Pomeroy and John DePue of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources about the upcoming firearm deer hunting season. Hear the discussion here. Sherry Middlemis-Brown talks with host Todd VanDyke about the work of the Copper Country Angel Mission, …

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Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Superior Search and Rescue

As the Keweenaw peninsula profile of outdoor activities grows, so does the number of visitors coming to visit the region. With more visitors to the copper country also means more chances that someone will get lost or hurt in the backcountry. This past year, Superior Search and Rescue responded to …

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MDOT Plans to Inspect Portage Lake Lift Bridge Next Week

The Michigan Department of Transportation will close one lane on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge next week to complete safety inspections of the infrastructure. Next Monday and Tuesday MDOT will close the outside northbound lane during daytime hours. The northbound sidewalk section will remain closed. A pedestrian detour has been …

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Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Keweenaw Land Trust

Throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula, many residents are proud of the access to public forest lands, thanks in part to many of the region’s conservation groups. Working to protect the western Upper Peninsula’s forests and Lake Superior shoreline has plenty of rewards, but it isn’t an easy task either. The Keweenaw …

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Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Collecting Small Business Saturday Deals Until Next Week

A few holiday shopping deals are going on in the area with ladies’ nights in Houghton. But a more likely chance to catch some great gift savings for the holidays will come in just a couple of weeks. Small business Saturday in the copper country will include plenty of mom-and-pop …

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First Sustainable Tourism Presentation with Visit Keweenaw Covers Dark Skies

The Keweenaw Peninsula has been a long-time favorite destination among nether light spotters for a few years. That’s because the region is home to expansive views to the north and a history of spectacular light shows. And communities who have committed to protecting the Keweenaw’s dark skies. Visit Keweenaw has …

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Veterans Day Events Taking Place Around the Copper Country this Weekend

Across the Upper Peninsula, veterans step up within their communities and are remembered for their service to the country. Tomorrow marks the 75th Veterans Day in the United States, which was first organized by a World War Two veteran in 1947 in Alabama. It was held November 11th, at the …

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Calumet Volleyball Wins Regional Crown – Friday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School The Calumet High School volleyball team claimed a regional title last evening, with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-18) victory over Roscommon. Unofficially, Allison Bjorn led the Copper Kings with 15 kills. Jackie Kiilunen added seven. The Copper Kings will …

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