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It can be difficult to throw away old shoes knowing how long it takes certain materials to decompose. With the idea of helping keep old shoes out of the landfill, and on the soles of feet, while also raising funds for a student trip, Barkell Elementary has partnered with Got …

Michigan Tech University’s Showcase AI plans to dive deep into the subject. During the three-day conference attendees will hear from keynote speakers, and participate in panel discussions focused on the fast-developing world surrounding artificial intelligence. Several speakers expected to join the showcase are heavily involved in the study and development …

With summer officially wrapped up, the Copper Country is ready for fall days and changing leaves. Summer was full of fun festivals, and plenty of out-of-towners coming to the Keweenaw for great outdoor recreation opportunities. Visit Keweenaw Executive Director Brad Barnett says the majority of visitors to the region come …

Michigan Tech University’s campus will celebrate the school’s homecoming throughout the week. This year’s homecoming week will bring students and alumni together as 101 Huskies! During the week students will compete in various team competitions, with some having already taken place yesterday. Then on Thursday, the university will hold the …

Hancock Planning Commission will consider multiple zoning applications that will seek to build residential housing. J.S. Stringer Properties has two zoning applications for consideration with the planning commission. Both will build new housing on Navy Street in Hancock. One project will seek to build a single-family residential home, the second …

The Portage Health Auxiliary announces that applications are open for the group’s 2023 grants. The Portage Health Auxiliary is a local nonprofit organization, with the mission to improve the health and well-being of the youth and elderly populations. The organization additionally promotes the support of healthcare careers and fields. Portage …

The village of Calumet will celebrate a very special anniversary for a special park tomorrow. Agassiz Park in Calumet has made green space available to the public for 100 years. Calumet invites residents, and those who have enjoyed making memories at the park to join the village’s leadership, and the …

A male suspect is in custody and is receiving treatment for injuries sustained in a shoot-out with MSP troopers in Marquette County. At approximately 7 p.m. yesterday, Michigan State Police Hometown Security team troopers were involved in a shooting with a male suspect wanted on a felony warrant. The troopers …

The United States Coast Guard’s local station invites the Copper Country to tour their boats and learn more about joining their ranks tomorrow. During the open house, the US Coast Guard Station Portage will share why they joined, and tell the community a little about what their station does on …

In the years leading up to Finlandia University’s closure the the school used endowment funds from donors to pay for operational expenses. Endowments typically allow an entity to pull money from the interest made by the account, but not from the principal. An endowment’s trustee may take money from the …