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Northern Michigan University and USA Weightlifting announce they will discontinue the program after the current semester finishes. The weightlifting program at Northern Michigan University began in 2003. And today includes eleven men and eight women competing under the coach, Tyler Depundyt. USA Weightlifting and the university’s Athletic Director cited changing …

Anthropologist James Suzman will open the Institute of Policy, Ethics and Culture’s Speaker Series examining the changing dynamics of labor. As a part of the four part series, Suzman’s opening discussion will dive into the deep cultural history of work and labor. He will be joined by Social Science Adjunct …

The Baraga County Board of Commissioners has endorsed the proposed new regional environmental health code. At last night’s meeting, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Environmental Health Director Tanya Rule explained that the revised sewer and well code will provide more options for home and business owners… We made it more …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners will consider the proposed revised regional environmental health code at its meeting this afternoon.  Houghton commissioners will also discuss endorsing the McBroom legislation that would cut off the so-called “dark store” loophole. The city of Houghton is currently in a legal battle with Walmart, …

At a brief meeting last night, L’Anse village manager Bob LaFave informed the village council that the recent Winter Hockey Tournament raised $5,000… It’s very exciting to see that event get back on its feet, and have a positive impact. Proceeds will be split between Meadowbrook Arena and the Baraga …

Today is Equal Pay Day, noting the discrepancy that still exists between salaries paid to men, compared to those paid to women. A recent study by the American Association of University Women indicated that the women earn 83 percent of what men do, on average. The disparity is higher for …

One of Marquette’s oldest businesses recently upgraded its energy efficiency with the help of Michigan Saves. Donckers and the Delft Bistro, a restaurant and candy shop who have served Marquette for 125 years, recently installed 1,700 LED lights to light up the space’s signature marquee sign. They also recently installed …

The Finlandia Faculty Art Exhibit, which was canceled late last month, has been rescheduled. A snowstorm in February forced the Finnish American Heritage Center to move its Finlandia Faculty Art Exhibit Reception. And recently Finlandia Foundation National, announced they will take over preservation efforts at the Heritage Center. Which includes …

We’re beginning to get some clarity as to the future of at least some of the programs at Finlandia University. On yesterday’s Copper Country Today program, university president Timothy Pinnow said very little time elapsed between the board’s decision to close the college, and the public announcement… About two hours. …

Organizers of Saturday’s Great Bear Chase at the Swedetown Trails reported a successful day. A total of 728 skiers took part in the seven races, which included 50k, 25k and 10k classic and freestyle events, along with a 50k skiathlon. Former Olympian Brian Gregg, of Minneapolis, and Northern Michigan University …