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See a preview of the video at finlandia.edu/news The 2016-17 season of the Nordic Film Series at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) gets under way with a film every Upper Michigan outdoorsman and outdoorswoman must see. On Thursday, October 13, the series opens with showings of the locally produced documentary “UP a River.” …

It’s time for the annual Pride Week at Michigan Technological University. Hosted by Keweenaw Pride, the week celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with a variety of events beginning Monday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct 15. Events begin Monday with “Pledge to be an Ally” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at …

In October’s monthly newsletter released via email Friday afternoon, Cheryl Fahrner, Executive Director of the Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of Commerce announced that she would be resigning her post effective at the end of the month. Director for just over two years, Fahrner will be heading back to Wisconsin.  “I will …

The White Pine Electric Power Plant is set to close in about seven weeks. ABC-10’s Keweenaw Bureau Reporter looks at the ongoing controversy surrounding the plant’s closure. When operations cease at the White Pine Electric Power Plant, what effect will that have on power availability to those living in the …

The 2nd Annual Half N Dash will be held along the Houghton Canal on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Don’t Do It Yourself. DDIY is a non-profit organization that helps people in Houghton and Keweenaw counties who are facing a financial crisis due to a medical crisis. The half …

The Justin Fitch Memorial Ruck will begin at noon Saturday on the lawn outside the Walker Fine Arts Building on Michigan Tech’s campus. A ruck is a three, six, 12 or 22-hour march with weighted backpacks to symbolize the burdens veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other war-related …

HANCOCK — How was a small, country in a remote corner of the Russian empire able to gain independence without being crushed? And more importantly, how was Finland able to remain independent in spite of many challenges? These questions, and many others, will be answered at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, …

VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE 55 AND OLDER ARE NEEDED – MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY FROM HOME The Western U.P. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers for the new Keeping Independent Seniors Safe (KISS) Program. The KISS program is a telephone reassurance program providing FREE phone calls …

LITTLE BROTHERS–FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY ANNOUNCES MUSTANG SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS FOR 2016 Every year, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly holds a “Mustang Sweepstakes” fundraiser for its medical transportation program.  This year’s lucky winners are: 1st Prize — 2007 Ford Mustang Convertible to Kristie Ollila of Ontonagon 2nd Prize — …

The public is invited to come learn about plans for improved public transportation in the Keweenaw and Western Upper Peninsula. “Getting Around: Transportation Challenges and Opportunities in the Keweenaw and Western U.P.” will take place this evening at 6:30pm at the Portage Lake District Library. The forum is sponsored by …