Category Archives: News

Michigan Technological University's commitment to student well-being earns a place among the Princeton Review's Honor Roll
Michigan Technological University's mental health services have been added to the Princeton Review's 2026 Mental Health Services Honor Roll. On Tuesday, the university announced it was recently select...
Thomas Fournier 18h ago

Christmas comes to Calumet during December
When snow arrives in Calumet, lights begin to twinkle in the shop windows and homes. Christmas must be around the corner. Christmas in Calumet events start tonight. Main Street Calumet invites the Cop...
Thomas Fournier 18h ago

49th Poor Artists Sale invites 60 artists to Calumet High School
Art brightens up homes or offices. Handcrafted jewelry can take months to prepare. Pottery can look beautiful and have a utilitarian use. The Copper Country Community Arts Center welcomes 60 artists t...
Thomas Fournier 19h ago

Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition supports off road rescue equipment and the Sherman Township Fire & Rescue Department
Sherman Township Fire and Rescue Department has acquired new equipment to enhance off-road rescue responses. The department purchased a rescue UTV vehicle and trailer through a September matching camp...
Thomas Fournier 19h ago

Calumet postpones the Red Jacket Ball, date moved into March 2026
Calumet will reschedule the date of the Red Jacket Ball, moving the sesquicentennial celebration event into 2026. In the summer, the Village of Calumet began a series of celebrations to commemorate th...
Thomas Fournier Dec 04, 2025

Michigan State Police organize Stuff a Blue Goose sites in the Copper Country
Michigan State Police will help Copper Country fight food insecurity. Next week, troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post will set up Stuff a Blue Goose sites in Houghton, Calumet and L'An...
Thomas Fournier Dec 04, 2025

Hancock celebrates Finnish heritage and prepares to become the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture in 2026
Today Hancock celebrates Finland's 108th year of independence. The small country has had a large influence on the city nearly 4,000 miles away. History and heritage continue to inspire Hancock's resid...
Thomas Fournier Dec 04, 2025

Christmas photos with Santa can support the Copper Country Humane Society
The holiday season brings family photos and visits with Santa, and now pet owners can include their furry friends in the tradition. The Copper Country Humane Society will host pet pictures with Santa ...
Thomas Fournier Dec 04, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation partners with SHF and MHEF to award $632,000 supporting seniors
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation partners with the Superior Health Foundation and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to support 14 Upper Peninsula organizations working with seniors i...
Thomas Fournier Dec 03, 2025

Snow arrives in time for Houghton's Winter Wonderland
Winter returned just in time for Hancock's kickoff to the Copper Country's holiday season and events. And Heikki Lunta is sticking around to join Hancock's friends across the canal this weekend. Hough...
Thomas Fournier Dec 03, 2025






