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Parade of Confections Friday

Hancock–Looking for a special treat? Come out for the Parade of Confections fundraiser where there will be a live auction of decadent gourmet desserts. The Parade of Confections is an annual fundraiser for the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock and will take place on Friday, February 23rd from …

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2018 Alumni Exhibit Opens Thursday

HANCOCK, MI – The Finlandia University International School of Art & Design (ISAD) will present an alumni exhibit at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, from February 22 to March 20, 2018. An opening reception for the artists will take place at the gallery …

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Finlandia Students To Design UP ArtPrize Logo

Two Finlandia students are representing the university’s art program and the Upper Peninsula as they have been hired to produce a logo synonymous with both the UP and the talented artisans that reside here. The logo will serve as an iconic symbol featured at ArtPrize, the world renowned art festival …

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Gubernatorial Candidates Swing Through U.P.

Candidates for the Michigan Governor’s seat continue to make their way across the Upper Peninsula.   Houghton County received a visit from two candidates on Friday—one from State Senator Patrick Colbeck, who attended a luncheon in Hancock with Keweenaw residents. Colbeck said, “This is part of a job interview to be …

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Keweenaw Spark Plug Award Nominations Announced

The nominations for the Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards are out and tickets are still on sale for the annual awards dinner. The purpose of the awards is a celebration to pay tribute and recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals in our area whose exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions in the past …

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Aspirus’ Diabetes Education Programs Earn ADA Recertification For Quality & Performance

LAURIUM, Mich.  – Diabetes self-management education programs at Aspirus Keweenaw and Aspirus Ontonagon hospitals have recently been awarded recertification by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Program for providing high-quality education services for patients. The ADA Education Recognition effort is a voluntary process and assures that approved education programs have …

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