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Spark Plug Awards Honor Community Contributors

This year’s Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards were handed out last night at a banquet at Michigan Tech’s Memorial Union ballroom. The awards are designed to honor people and organizations who have made significant contributions to the community. Congratulations to all of this year’s Sparkplug Award winners! Below you will find …

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14th CopperDog Opens Tonight

The 14th CopperDog 150 will open tonight in downtown Calumet. The annual sled dog race will include four events this year. Three will begin this evening in downtown Calumet:• The CopperDog 150, a three-stage race featuring 10-dog teams, which will end Sunday in Eagle Harbor• The CopperDog 80, a two-stage …

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Finlandia University Announces the School will Close After the Spring Semester

Finlandia University announced today the school plans to close following the spring semester. The university made the announcement this afternoon at Hirvonen Hall to a room full of students, staff and faculty. Campus will be closed tomorrow, besides essential staff. The school has also cancelled spring sports, including trips originally …

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Anna “Big Annie” Clemenc Represents the Strength and Dedication of Women in the Copper Country

Big Annie Clemenc’s legacy was lost for many years, but never forgotten. Anna Kloubacher Clemenc, more often known as Big Annie, was a larger than life personality, who was an early leader in the country’s labor movement. Clemenc is probably best known for her activism during the Copper Country Strike …

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So Percussion Takes Center Stage with Guest Shodekeh Talifero Tonight

Chamber music for modern times. For over 20 years So Percussion has redefined what chamber music is through an exhilarating, range of creative interpretations. Shodekeh Talifero will join So Percussion’s artists on the Rozsa Center stage for tonight’s show. Talifero is an exceptional vocal percussionist. He recently featured at the …

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Obituary: Agnes Jean Hueckstaedt

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Agnes Jean Hueckstaedt (Totsie) 83, of Baraga, passed away on February 28, 2023 at her home with her family by her side after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 9, 1939 in Zeba, MI daughter of …

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Hancock Leaders Review Successes, Begin Master Plan Update

The Hancock city council, planning commission and downtown development authority heard a recap of the city’s progress at a joint meeting last evening. Achievements in the past year included the opening of the city dog park and pickleball courts, bath house renovations at the campground, trail enhancements along Tezcuco and …

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2023 Parade of Nations Theme Announced

The theme has been announced for this year’s Parade of Nations. Participants will celebrate “Fairy Tales from Around the World.” The Parade of Nations is an annual celebration of the multiculturalism of the community. This year’s parade will take place on September 16th, featuring international students from Michigan Tech, and …

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Local Road Restrictions Return Friday

After a brief reprieve caused by the recent cold snap, local spring road weight restrictions will be re-implemented Friday at noon. The restrictions affect county and local roads in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties. Loads are generally restricted to 65 percent of normal levels. The reduction helps protect pavement …

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Hancock School Library Community Survey Opens

The Hancock School District is looking for input about its public library.  The Library has been operated by the Portage Lake District Library for the past several years. PLDL management and school officials have posted an online questionnaire to get feedback from users and community members. The survey includes 10 …

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