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Youth Advisory Council Announces Fall Granting Cycle

Hancock, Michigan – The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its fall granting cycle. $14,791 is available from the Kellogg Youth Fund for local organizations benefiting youth in grades 6-12. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to the KCF …

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Local Hockey Officials Needed

There is a need for ice hockey officials in the local area. If you love the game, are willing to learn and have some skating ability, you are a prime candidate. You can find information regarding becoming an ice hockey official at michiganreferee.com. The steps needed are also listed on …

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Come Volunteer At Canyon Falls

All are welcome to join Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Peter Wolfe Chapter of the North Country Trail Association at gorgeous Canyon Falls on Saturday, September 30th for National Public Lands Day. Meet at 1:00pm at the Canyon Falls Roadside Park 10 miles south of L’Anse on US-41. Volunteers …

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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Ranks Michigan Tech in Top 15 Percent of U.S. Universities

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education 2018 College Rankings has ranked Michigan Technological University in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide. Michigan Tech was ranked 155 of 1,054 institutions in the rankings released today.  Among 275 Midwest colleges and universities, Michigan Tech ranked 33rd. Times Higher Education …

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How Much Wood Can a Husky Chuck? Find Out this Weekend in Alberta

In the forest life cycle, what goes up must come down. Michigan Tech’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science capitalizes on plant-to-harvest teachable moments as experienced students show first-year Huskies how to fell and process trees—and prepare to host Woodchuck Games at Ford Forest on Saturday, September 30. Michigan …

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10 Good Things Happening In Houghton

How about some good news? Here are 10 good things that have happened in Houghton in the last two weeks, as reported during the city council’s regular meeting Wednesday, September 27, 2017. The MTU Wetlands Club did a cleanup of the Huron Creek wetland last weekend. The Parade of Nations …

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Auto Equipment Donated To CCISD CTE Program

The Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. At the beginning of every year, the CCISD likes to recognize staff for years of service. At last night’s Board meeting, Superintendent George Stockero presented Board Member Lisa Tarvainen with a …

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Students/Recruiters Flood Fall Career Fair

More than 900 Michigan Tech students met Wednesday with employers from across the country to discuss employment opportunities and internships. MTU hosted its Fall Career Fair, offering students the chance to pass out resumes and introduce themselves to 340 companies. University Career Director Kirsti Arko says that these companies are …

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Houghton County Reduces Energy Use By 13 Percent

Houghton County is still in the running in the Georgetown University Energy Prize Competition. The community that reduces their energy consumption the most will receive $5 million. Results from the judging are expected this fall. Houghton Energy Efficiency Team Energy Director Melissa Davis gave an update to the Houghton City …

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