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A report recently discovered in the National Archives in Washington DC shows that Michigan Tech played a small role in World War I. Military historian Steven Walton learned from the report that troops were trained and lived on campus as part of a military-mining course. Michigan Tech was known as …

As an iconic American retailer has filled for bankruptcy and announced it will be closing 142 retail stores in the upcoming months, it has created some confusion for shoppers in the UP.  Sears Holdings filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, and a Copper Country retailer wants to let shoppers know …

DICKINSON COUNTY — A 4-year-old doe killed on a deer damage shooting permit in Dickinson County’s Waucedah Township has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first confirmation of the incurable deer disease within Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. According to the Michigan Department of Natural of Resources, the finding was …

The family of a Calumet man missing since the Vietnam War can finally have closure after his remains were laid to rest Thursday in Arlington National Cemetery. The remains of US Army Staff Sergeant Marshall Kipina were identified earlier this year and interred with full military honors in a special …

It’s lucky to be in such good shape after all these years. A working historic slot machine will made available for public viewing after sitting in storage for decades. The old style nickel slot has spent the last 70-80 years stored at the Hancock Fire Department, both at their old …

More than 700 elementary and middle school students from a three county area took part in the 7th annual Lake Superior Water Festival Wednesday.  The event was hosted by Michigan Tech and brought 4th through 8th Graders from Houghton, Baraga, and Gogebic counties to the Great Lakes Research Center. Coordinated …

What goes down, must go up. After a series of minor reductions in electric rates, Upper Peninsula Power Company is now seeking an increase of 9.71 percent, effective in July of 2019. UPPCO has filed for approval for the increase from the Michigan Public Service Commission. Customers had received some …

Folks enjoying the Maasto Hiihto trails this winter will need to take the paths less traveled. Many of the trails were damaged by the Father’s Day Flood and remain unusable, according to the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club’s John Diebel, who gave an update to the Hancock City Council at their …

She will be remembered for making Hancock a better place.  Those were the words of outgoing Hancock Mayor Lisa McKenzie, speaking of longtime public servant and beloved Hancock resident Mary Tuisku. Tuisku passed away suddenly in May of 2017 at the age of 70 while as a member of the …

When the next time the Hancock City Council meets, nearly half of the council members will have changed.  Wednesday was the final city council meeting for Mayor Lisa McKenzie, Mayor Pro-Tem Ted Belej, and At Large Councilman Joe Bauman. A social hour was held in lieu of a work session …