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HOUGHTON, Michigan (Wednesday, January 24, 2018) – The Rozsa Center, Student Entertainment Board, Blue Key, and the MUB Board have partnered again this year to present the 2018 Winter Carnival Comedian: Josh Blue, winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, will headline this year’s Winter Carnival Entertainment, on Friday, February 9, …

Finlandia University is now accepting applications for the Dave and Elsa Brule Scholarship. This competitive scholarship is for students interested in studying art and design in the university’s International School of Art & Design (ISAD). The scholarship recipients will be selected based on a portfolio competition. Applicants will need to be …

(Calumet, MI) The Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Advisory Commission and the National Park Service (NPS) are pleased to announce the 2018 Keweenaw Heritage Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to assist in the preservation and interpretation of the story of Keweenaw copper mining. As in previous years, …

A leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (ELCF) will offer insights into the relations between the Church and Finland’s indigenous people — the Sami — at a special presentation on Tuesday, February 6 at the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC). The Rev. Bror Träskbacka, the coordinator for tourism ministry for …

Hancock-  The Copper Country Community Arts Center announces its spring 2018 art class and program line up.  Classes for youth and adults include introduction to clay & beginning wheel II, letterpress printing, working with birch bark, knitting, writing, beading, sewing, watercolor, bookbinding and more are happening February-May 2018.  Also listed …

With several governmental agencies joining forces to address what’s considered a growing problem in the Keweenaw…many concerned citizens turned out at last night’s public meeting and offered plenty of input. The task force was assembled to help find a rescue mission for a dwindling fish population near buffalo reef that’s …

MARQUETTE, Mich. – With a particularly dangerous flu season in full swing, state and local healthcare experts and the I Vaccinate campaign are encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot as soon as possible. “It’s not too late to get vaccinated and gain the protection that the …

Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) and the Gappy Golf League are awarding a college scholarship in memory of former Hancock resident, Jack Eberhard, a valued community member. Jack enjoyed most sports, particularly football, golf, and tennis. The Jack Eberhard Memorial Scholarship pays tribute to Jack by providing financial assistance to students …

The Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) will be administering a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) College Preparation Workshop program for tribal youth beginning in March 2018. Since 2009, the SWP and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) have worked closely to provide meaningful summer environmental conservation programs for tribal youth. The KBIC Youth …

An event to showcase available services for those struggling with homelessness is being held Wednesday. Project Homeless Connect is a is a national initiative sponsored by the U.S. Inter-agency Council on Homelessness. The Continuum of Care for Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga Counties are inviting the public to join them at …