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The Sisu shuffle kicks off the rest of the spring and summer running events. “So the Sisu Shuffle is traditionally the first running/walking event to kick off spring and summer, and yes, historically, we’ve had some great years, where it’s 60 and sunny and beautiful, and we can use the …

Animals across the Upper Peninsula are becoming much more active this time of the year. From the black bears coming out of hibernation, and some of the water fowl and other birds returning. This time of the year has the most interactions between wild animals and humans, because animals are …

It is not uncommon to struggle to find a way to recycle your electrical appliances.  The Koppers Hubbell Plant will host an E-waste recycling event on Earth Day, Saturday April 22. This means that anything with an electrical component that doesn’t work any more can be dropped off at the …

As the snow melts, trash that has been buried in snowdrifts is finally revealed, littering the city. Houghton is joining in the celebration of Earth Day with a community cleaning and beautification project on Saturday starting at 10 am. Click here for event information.  Copper Country Recycling Initiative (CCRI) will …

Keweenaw County’s courthouse and Sheriff’s office will need some repairs. The most urgent at the courthouse involves an electric panel. The court house experienced some flooding through a basement electric panel as a result of the rapid snow melt last week. The county plans to contract work with Keweenaw Power …

Main Street Calumet and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of Calumet are working together to allow the community an opportunity to hear the developers of downtown Calumet present. Main Street Calumet and the Calumet DDA often work together to support the preservation of historic buildings, invest in local pride, and …

The Houghton Yard Debris and Spring Cleanup starts tomorrow. Proof of residency is required to drop off yard debris at the public works garage. Yard debris can be dropped off from April to November, weather permitting. Spring Cleanup drop off is Friday, April 21st to Monday, May 5th. They accept …

Last night, the Hancock Council meeting had communications from Patrick O’Keefe, receiver of Finlandia, who sent a letter informing entities how to contact the company with any claims against the university.  Irma Boyd from Nisu Bakery sent a letter to the city thanking them for their support. If you were …

27 local students from grades 8-12, along with teachers and chaperones, will attend the 15th biennial Lake Superior Youth Symposium this weekend. The symposium lasts from April 20-23. Find full details on the symposium website here.  The symposium attracts students from the Lake Superior watershed, including MI, WI, MN, and …

Attorney General Nessel has released a warning to UP residents in regards to recent flooding. Weather related scams have been popping up more frequently. She advises individuals to take a minute to process what happened, then talk to your insurance agency to help you prioritize construction. It is also important …