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US Senator Debbie Stabenow will give the commencement address to graduates at Northern Michigan University during next month’s ceremony. Northern Today, the NMU news source, reports that the senator accepted the invitation by the university to be the keynote speaker on Saturday, May 4th. NMU President Fritz Erickson said Senator …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation is celebrating their silver anniversary with a special event to thank those who have supported their mission over the last 25 years. The 25th Anniversary Celebration will be held Saturday, April 13th at the Miscowaubik Club in Calumet from 5:00-9:00pm. Executive Director Jim Vivian says the …

As spring moves into the area, the shows at the Calumet Theatre are starting to heat up as well. Take a trip down memory lane this weekend when William Florian takes the stage with Those Were The Days. Calumet Theatre Executive Director Marlin Lee says if you’re a fan of …

An aerial photo shows an old railroad grade, now a recreational trail, running across the base of a slope above Hubbell in Houghton County. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources With temperatures starting to rise, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is concerned about spring runoff on state designated trails …

One man is dead after an accident involving a tractor in Covington Township. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post responded to the accident around 3:20 Monday afternoon. Authorities say 84-year-old Thomas Disney had fallen off his tractor and was trapped beneath the machine. A family member was first …

A small school of just 11 students used reading to raise money for raptors. Students at Arvon Township Schools in Baraga County were able to raise $700 for the Chocolay Raptor Center during March’s Reading Month with their Read for Raptors program. Each student recruited donors from family and friends …

The following press release was issued by the SBA: ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Private NonProfit (PNP) organizations in Michigan of the May 2 deadline to submit Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications for damages caused by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides on June 16-18, 2018. …

A redevelopment project in Lake Linden is one of several being supported by a Michigan Rural Community Demolition Grant from the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority. The Houghton County Land Bank Authority is one of nine community organizations to receive a share of $350,000 made available by the state …

The following press release was issued by the FinnFest USA 2013 Committee: HANCOCK — FinnFest USA 2013 has officially dissolved as a corporation, but in its final actions the board of directors of that festival ensured that its legacy will have a positive impact on the Copper Country for decades. …

The Michigan Works! Job Center will be conducting open interviews today for AmericInn at their office at 429 River Street in Ontonagon. Applications will be available as well as on site interviews from 10am to 4pm. Open interviews will also be help April 9th and 10th.