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Michigan Tech is investigating a report of a snow statue being vandalized sometime Thursday morning during the All-Nighter, part of Winter Carnival. Photo taken prior to vandalism, courtesy of The College Republicans at Michigan Tech The statue was built by The College Republicans at Michigan Tech as part of the …

The Finlandia women’s hockey team will have more than one goal on their minds this Saturday at the Houghton County Arena. During FinnU’s game against Concordia, there will be a Senior Day Fundraiser to help pay for medical expenses for the father of forward Natasha Kern. Concordia-Wisconsin Image Dean Kern …

A lot of women in the Copper Country enjoy fishing but Michigan lags other states in the upper Midwest when it comes to the number of women taking up the sport. A special exhibit opening up next week at the Carnegie Museum looks to show how much fun women can …

Mother Nature has a habit of reminding us just how quickly winter conditions can change and when it comes to snow, there aren’t too many places that can say they are as prepared for the constant repetitive cycle of removing it from its streets as the Keweenaw. Houghton City Manager …

Finlandia University is thrilled to welcome Juha Vidgren, Chairman of the Board, Ponsse PIc,, to campus. Vidgren has been on the board of Ponsse since 2000, and with the company since 1998. Vidgren will be giving a presentation at the Finnish American Heritage Center on Wednesday, February 13 at 3 …

February is American Heart month. Celebrate by taking time out of your busy life to focus on your heart. Heart-healthy screenings will be offered free of charge and reviewed by Dr. Khouri, cardiologist from UP Health System Marquette. Screenings include a full lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, blood glucose), blood pressure, …

The Quincy Mine Hoist Association, Keweenaw National Historical Park, and Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission are jointly hosting a National Endowment for the Humanities traveling exhibit. The exhibit, Jacob A. Riis:  How the Other Half Lives, will be on display at the Calumet Visitor Center from September 3 – October 20. …

High SchoolIn high school hockey last night… – The Negaunee at Calumet was postponed to February 18th. – The Jeffers at Kingsford contest was postponed – no make-up date has been announced. In hockey tonight, Houghton skates at Hancock in the annual Wing Ding game. Faceoff is at 7:30 at …

As another major snowstorm rolls in, it’s great to see the amazing statues that Michigan Tech students can make with all the white stuff falling from the sky. Judging of the Winter Carnival snow statues took place Thursday morning, following the annual All-Nighter. Rome wasn’t built in a day and …

Three suspects are facing drug charges after a meth bust in Delta County. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team conducted an investigation that led to the arrests on Monday. During the course of their investigation, detectives determined 23-year-old Taylor Ann Shanahan and 40-year-old Glen Thomas Lavance were involved …