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In an email sent to parents, Superintendent of the Hancock School District, Steve Patchin outlined a new program aimed at helping families who receive free or reduced cost lunches, make sure their kids have enough to eat, through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic EBT Program, will provide temporary funding for …

Michigan Tech’s College of Business recently held their Husky Investment Tournament, which drew over 300 high school business students from the region. Students were competing for a cash prize and scholarships to Michigan Tech. Teams of three to four students, used a virtual stock trading tool, and College faculty led …

Rising water levels in the Great Lakes is a concern for every Michigander. Shoreline erosion around the state is costing millions of dollars, damaging roads and infrastructure and has also claimed houses that were built on the water. Guy Meadows, from Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center, has studied the …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, have teamed up, and have brought a drive through testing center for COVID-19 to Houghton. Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, had this to say. It’s not set up like a fast food …

Governor Whitmer Held a press conference yesterday afternoon, to update the state on the COVID-19 battle. She said in the coming weeks, she will start re-engaging sectors of the economy. She is working with labor and healthcare leaders, to determine which types of businesses pose the least risk to the …

The Upper Peninsula’s premier running event is in danger of being cancelled. The 45th annual Canal Run, scheduled to take place on July 19th, may be cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, started in 1975, features a half marathon, 10 mile run, 5 mile run and …

Aspirus is beginning to expand care services throughout their network, including procedures and specialty care, which was postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The health system and it’s doctors are working hard to increase the number of appointments and procedures, in a safe, controlled manner, using CDC Guidelines. Matthew Heywood, …

UP Health System Portage has announced it will begin in-house testing for COVID-19. This comes in a time where increased testing capacity is vital to ensure the safety of our residents. Since the outbreak of the virus, lack of testing, and long wait times for results, were among the biggest …

Local businesses aren’t the only ones getting things done during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arvon Township School District gave an update on their distance learning program. Business Manager Melissa Newland explained it like this. Tim Keteri, Superintendent for the Adams Township School District, said their kitchen staff is preparing close …

As the COVID-19 pandemic goes on, local businesses, despite losing revenue, and working reduced hours, are still serving the Keweenaw, as best they can. Trisha Nahri, co-owner of Roy’s Pasties in Houghton, had this to say. Jason Biddinger, manager of 41 Lumber in Laurium, said this. Both businesses want you …