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Custom tours of Finland are being offered for next summer for Finnish Americans in the Upper Peninsula. The tours are led by Anita Smiley of Preston, Connecticut, and include a variety of stops with special opportunities not typically available on commercial tours. The 2018 tour takes place July 9-23, beginning …

After viewing a recent viral YouTube video, a self defense instructor in the Keweenaw is taking a stand against bullying and offering victims free self defense training.   It was posted just a few days ago and it’s already had nearly 3 million hits. It’s a young boy who’s had …

Access to medical treatment for opioid addiction could be more readily accessible under bi-partisan legislation introduced by Senator Gary Peters. Opioid addiction is a problem that is engulfing the nation and certain forms of treatment are not available to minors. Peters said, “The problem is that right now those medicated assisted …

The Houghton County Equalization Director is retiring. That announcement was made Tuesday at the County Board of Commissioners meeting concerning John Partanen. Deputy Director Cheryl Patrick will take his place. She says she is looking forward to utilizing the county’s new appraisal program and other computer changes. The county is …

The Copper Country Elks hosted a Christmas Party on Sunday for 75 underprivileged children. Every child received a gift, enjoyed pizza and other goodies and got to visit with Santa. The party was made possible with a $2000 grant from the Elks National Foundation. This grant is awarded to lodges …

In an age of misinformation and fake news, getting facts about Climate Change can be difficult. The Keweenaw Climate Community is holding another event in their series of What’s The Deal With Climate Change at the Orpheum Theater tonight at 6pm. Climate Communication Expert John Cook from SkepticalScience.com has traveled …

31 Backpacks is in need of volunteers to help make sure kids don’t go hungry over the long holiday break. For many children, the meals they get at school are the only times they are properly fed and that means kids often go hungry over the weekend. 31 Backpacks strives …

Michigan Tech is looking to lead a team of researchers to conduct an independent risk analysis of Enbridge’s Line 5. Director of the Great Lakes Research Center Guy Meadows detailed a proposal Monday to the Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board. If approved, Michigan Tech would lead a team made up …

Portage Township continues to wrestle with the question of whether to opt in and continue to allow a local dispensary to operate under Michigan’s new medical marijuana law.   The Portage Township Board of Trustees heard from all sides at last Monday night’s meeting. The big topic of discussion was …

Keweenaw residents took a step back in time over the weekend as the City of Houghton held its first Victorian Christmas.   There’s snow on the ground and the feel of Christmas in the air in downtown Houghton as many dressed for the occasion and joined in on the celebration. …