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Construction on the new home of the L’Anse Farmers Market could begin as early as this week. At last night’s council meeting, Village Manager Bob LaFave said that, with some help from Mother Nature, much of the work could be finished before December… Roofing and electrical will be a springtime …

The Keweenaw Area Community Foundation thanks the community for making Keweenaw Gold 2023 a great success. Last week over 100 members of the community joined the Keweenaw Area Community Foundation at its Keweenaw GOLD 2023 fundraising dinner at the Bonfire. Attendees enjoyed great food, and a fun evening surrounded by …

The Baraga County Sheriff confirms that an inmate has died while lodged in the county Jail. Earlier this month on October 10th, the sheriff transported an inmate to a nearby hospital for a medical emergency. The county sheriff has opened an investigation into the inmate’s death, says Baraga County Under-sheriff …

The Portage Health Auxiliary hopes to honor the copper country’s loved ones with the Lights of Love Banner that will hang in the hospital’s lobby. Additionally, the group seeks new volunteers who help support the Lights of Love program, work in the Guilded Rose Gift Shop, and help the Portage …

Hancock’s Planning Commission will consider a letter of support for the city’s grant application with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The city of Hancock has plans to apply for the rural Readiness grant program. The rural readiness grant program with MDARD provides rural communities with up 50,000 …

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Public Works department has cleaned up an illegal dump on Bayshore Drive. KBIC natural resources and Tribal police were aware of the site and investigating the location. Arrangements were being made to have the responsible party clean up the refuse. The KBIC Natural Resources thanks the …

The Houghton County sheriff was called to investigate an abandoned vehicle in Adams Township late last week. On Friday the Houghton County sheriff investigated an abandoned vehicle at The Bluff behind South Range in Adams Township. The sheriff describes the vehicle as a 1997 Nissan light truck. The vehicle was …

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II spent the weekend in the Copper Country, talking with small business owners about the challenges they’re facing.  In L’Anse yesterday, Gilchrist stopped at the iconic Hilltop Restaurant. While the Hilltop’s bakery remains open, the dining room has been closed for months, because owners can’t recruit …

Next week the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter will enjoy an evening a the Inn. Next Saturday BKG will host a fall fundraising event to help support their operations. During the fundraiser for the shelter home and to bring awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, attendees will enjoy delicious food. As …

Summer days in the Copper Country are fantastic for meeting new people, and picking up some fresh local produce. But when temperatures begin to drop, and the snow starts flying, it’s difficult to host a farmer’s market. Tomorrow From the Ground Farmer’s Market Collective will start the group’s cool season …