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Lake Superior State University Releases the List of Banned Words for 2024

At the end of the day, it’s your choice to continue an obsession with Lake Superior State University’s list of impactful and hacky words that should be banned in 2024. Since the 1970’s LSSU has proudly unveiled the list of Banished Words. The list has regularly been comprised of words …

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Light Start to Winter Totals Close to 26 Inches of Snow

Waking up this morning there’s a hint that winter is in the upper peninsula. The region’s typical snowfall can begin in October and begin to ramp up during December. But the 2023 and 2024 winter so far… has seen about 25.5 inches of snow during the past three months. Looking …

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BHK Child Development Celebrates 50 Years in the Copper Country in 2024

2024 will be a big year for Baraga Houghton Keweenaw Child Development. 2024 marks the organization’s 50th anniversary. Commemorating five decades of dedication to empowering families and nurturing futures. In 1974 BHK was established as a dynamic multifaceted human services organization focused on influencing the lives of children and families …

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Houghton Drops the Chook for New Year’s Eve

“Three, two, one, Happy New Year!” – Crowd gathered at the Houghton Waterfront Pier Over the weekend communities around the globe ring in the new year with festive traditions and fun ornaments. Even Houghton got in on the fun. For the first time, the City of Houghton held a New …

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Innovation Week on Michigan Tech’s Campus Less Than a Month Away

Michigan Technological University is a center for innovation and research among colleges and universities. Coming up in less than a month, the university’s Pavlis Honors College will celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship with Innovation Week 2024. During the week the conference will invite a panel of Michigan Tech students, faculty, and …

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Both Defendants are Denied Bond in the Hancock Township Murder Case

Bond has been denied for both persons accused in the murder of a Hancock township man earlier this month. Jacob and Margaret Kempainen stood before 97th District Court Judge Nicholas Daavettila for arraignment. Jacob Kempainen has been charged with three felony counts, open murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and felony …

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Breakwater Federal Credit Union Donates $2,000 to 31 Backpacks and Two More Groups During the Holidays

Around this time of the year, many groups will show their support for causes through their actions and donations. Recently employees from Breakwater Federal Credit Union in Houghton delivered items like coffee, or lunch to people in the community. But another delivery the credit union committed to this holiday season …

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Houghton County Sheriff Department Shares Annual Holiday Lights Video

Just in time for the holidays the Houghton County sheriff recently shared a special video to its Facebook page. For the past couple of years, the Houghton County sheriff has celebrated the holidays with the local community by producing a synchronized light and music video. The department shared that this …

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The Northbound Outside Lane on the Bridge will Close Next Week

Drivers should expect a single-lane closure next week on the Portage Lake lift bridge. The Michigan Department of Transportation will continue work on its 4.3 million dollar investment into the bridge’s infrastructure starting next Tuesday, January 2nd. Crews will close the northbound outside lane during daytime hours. The lane closure …

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Copper Shore Victim Support Will Start a Craft Night Program for Teens in the Copper Country

Starting up in January the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation plans to integrate crafting and mental health services for teens in the Copper Country. Starting in January, Copper Shores will begin inviting students grades 7 to 12 from Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties for the Craft Night: Student Support Group. …

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