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Finlandia University is accepting applications for the $20,000 Dave and Elsa Brule Scholarship now through May 4. This is a competitive scholarship for incoming students interested in studying art and design in Finlandia’s International School of Art & Design (ISAD). Students can apply online at finlandia.edu/artscholarship. The scholarship recipients will …

[Hancock, MI] In recognition of the importance of small grants, the Portage Health Foundation (PHF) released a targeted call for proposal focusing on small grants. The intention of these grants was to support projects that will have an impact on community health and wellness while addressing the systemic health needs …

The Hanka Homestead Association is accepting new volunteers. The Homestead, located in Askel, is a unique window into our local history. They presently have a cadre of helpful, friendly, and willing volunteers and the Association is in need of more people that are interested in local history and want to …

Michigan Tech’s Safety, Technology and Attention Lab is conducting a research study focusing on how older residents view technology. The study is called “Attitudes Toward Technology” and will be hosted by the Portage Lake District Library on Wednesday, May 2nd at 1pm and again at 2pm. Michigan Tech is looking …

As the Michigan Department of Transportation makes its way across the UP with a series of public meetings outlining its five year plan, Keweenaw residents joined the discussion and learned plans of some upcoming projects in the area including a large reconstruction project in Houghton. The spring construction season has …

ONTONAGON, Mich. (April 20, 2018)—Winter might still be holding on in some parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but the members of the Porcupine Mountains Convention & Visitors Bureau (PMCVB) are encouraging visitors to think spring and “feel the rush” in the Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon County. The PMCVB this week launched …

Negaunee, MI – Parents with an unexpected pregnancy who believe they are unable to raise their newborn child have options to safely, legally and anonymously leave an infant no more than 72 hours old in safe places. Parents can surrender their infant to an emergency service provider. An emergency service …

Are you looking for a night of fast-paced local history competition? Eager to find out what area teenagers know about the Copper Country, past and present? Come to the Calumet Theatre on Thursday, April 26, 2018, and cheer on the high school students vying for the Local History Smackdown trophy! …

A member of the Baraga County Communities That Care and his children are the recipients of a “Noteworthy Entry” in the 2017 Social Media competition for “Know More Before You Pour.” Eric DeMink and his children Clare (C.J.) and Jaden entered a meme into the competition, hosted by Community Anti-Drug …

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is hosting a monthly Lunch & Learn series. Each month, a presenter will discuss a topic relevant to business owners. This month the presenter, Joel Tuoriniemi, will be discussing Estate Planning for Business Owners. Joel is a professor at MTU’s School of Business & Economics, …