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Popular Science, a science and technology publication, says Michigan will be the most desired state in the country to live in by 2100. The magazine used a process of elimination citing rising sea levels, hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, and rising temperatures. Those factors eliminated every other state in the country from …

Water–it’s essential to life and it’s worth protecting, even celebrating. Michigan Tech has been taking part in the global observance of World Water Day for about 10 years. Spanning several days on campus, the celebration includes art displays…competitions and a panel discussion, to name just a few. Gupta-032217-1 Michigan Tech …

Vaccines are considered to be among the most effective ways to prevent serious disease at any age. However, growing misconceptions about immunizations have sparked a national debate about this aspect of public health. “Millions of Lives Saved: The Incredible Impact of Immunizations,” the next in the Your Health Lecture Series, …

LANSING — State Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) shared packages of Vollwerth’s hot dogs with the members of the House Tourism and Outdoor Recreation and House Agriculture committees, which met for a joint meeting today. Dianda is the Democratic vice chairman of the Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee. “One of our …

There are jobs available right here in the area and the Keweenaw Job Fair can help you find one. The fourth annual Keweenaw Job Fair is put on by Michigan Works! and Finlandia University and will take place at the Finnish American Heritage Center on Tuesday, April 4th. Doors open …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Prior to acting on official business, the Board heard two presentations: Shawn Oppliger, the Math/Science Director, introduced Chuck Palosaari, a teacher at Jeffers High School, and Darrell Hendrickson, a teacher at …

Mental health problems often start before adulthood. Youth Mental Health First Aid Training teaches adults how to spot signs and symptoms of a mental health problem in a young person–and how to help. The next Youth Mental Health First Aid course will be in Houghton April 19th and 20th at …

Could a roundabout be in the future for Houghton? At the regular meeting of the Houghton City Council, Police Chief John Donnelly said he has had a recent conversation with the Michigan Department of Transportation about the need for roundabouts in the area. Donnelly said he pointed out that Marquette …

Wells Fargo says its customers will soon be able to use their cell phones instead of a bank card to get their cash from ATMs. Business editor Murray Feldman says you’ll get an eight-digit code on a smartphone app. You’ll use that plus your PIN to access your money. It …

Michigan Tech will celebrate Women’s History Month with a visit from an internationally-known teacher, lecturer and diversity trainer. The address by National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence winner Jane Elliott is the final event in Tech’s Social Justice Lecture Series. She will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 …