Finlandia University’s campus will be featured this week by a film crew as part of National Hazing Prevention Week. The crew is with documentary filmmaker Byron Hurt, and footage captured at FinnU will be used in his latest documentary project, HAZING. HAZING is a 60-minute documentary film that will explore why the controversial practice of …
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LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics is holding two community flu vaccination clinics in Houghton and Laurium in September and October. Flu vaccinations are available for people ages 6 months to adult. Children under the age of 18 will need parental consent. All vaccinations will be entered into the Michigan …
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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s float took first place for community floats in the 29th annual Parade of Nations on September 15. The Bridging Communities float, built by Interact Clubs in Houghton-Portage Township and Hancock school districts, placed second in that category. In the University floats category, Michigan Tech Indian Student …
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Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is requesting Michigan Public Service Commission approval of the Company’s latest filing. According to UPPCO officials, the filing, if approved, returns the full benefit of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) to customers, recovers investments being made in the UPPCO …
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Though repairs have been made to many of the flood-damaged roads in Houghton County, many others will have to wait until spring. The Houghton County Road Commission says they have already spent $2.7 million in repairs. Several large box culverts installations should be completed by the end of this week. …
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Keweenaw National Historical Park will reduce the hours and days of operation at the Calumet Visitor Center in October. The facility will be open Wednesday – Saturday from October 1 – 20. After this date, the facility will be open on Friday and Saturday from October 21 – May 25. …
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One national website says Houghton County residents are getting a high rate of return on their tax dollars, compared to the other counties in the state. Houghton came in at number five in Michigan when factoring in the property tax rate versus the quality of the schools and the crime …
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It’s time once again for motorcycle riders to take a stand against domestic violence. The 5th Annual Ride Against Abuse takes place Monday, October 1st starting at 6pm in front of the AmericInn in Calumet. There will be a brief ceremony to support mourning victims, celebrate survivors, and reaffirm the …
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Skateboarders in the Keweenaw may have a chance to use its newest park before winter. Construction began on the Houghton Skate Park recently and it’s expected to be completed within the next few weeks, giving its skaters a quick glimpse of the facility before it’s hidden by a blanket of …
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If your travel plans take you out east and into Canada this weekend, keep in mind that you may be delayed Saturday morning. The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the Sault International Festival of Races. The bridge will close at 6:45 a.m. and …
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