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Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the “American Dream,” but depending on where you are looking to buy, you can run into roadblocks that might hurt your chances for approval. Three Copper Country counties top the list of one website’s best for getting a mortgage to buy a house …

HOUGHTON — Seven individuals were recognized by the Michigan Technological University Alumni Association at its annual Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony Friday evening. The event was the centerpiece of the Alumni Reunion, which began Thursday and ended Saturday. Joseph M. Nowosad, ’87, was the recipient of the evening’s most prestigious …

Those who begin and end their sentences with the word “like” are more likely to come off as less intelligent, according to researchers at Michigan State University. MSU researcher Ashley Hesson co-authored the study that examined a listeners impression of someone who uses “like” to start a sentence or a …

One half of the Soo Locks remains closed and repairs are taking longer than first expected. The MacArthur Lock in Sault Ste. Marie was taken out of service in late July after it was found its gates were not closing properly. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says there is …

Presidential candidate Donald Trump is making an appearance in Michigan tonight. He’s speaking at the Genesee County and Saginaw County Republican Party’s annual fundraiser. State Representative Tim Kelly, a Saginaw Republican, says regardless of what you think of Trump, his appearance will surely be a money maker. Kelly calls Trump …

LAURIUM (August 6, 2015) – A photo contest for the new Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital expansion resulted in contributions to three local charities. Pigs-N-Heat, Glitter in Gold and No Kid Without a Christmas each received $200 from contest entrants whose photos were selected as the top three. The top three photographers …

Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is inviting the community to help them celebrate National Health Center Week. Several events and activities have been planned for this week at their 11 clinics located in 5 counties throughout the U.P. The week begins with a cookout at their Calumet Family Health …

Monitoring excess nitrate is one of the world’s biggest water quality challenges. A big solution comes in a little black box. Tech Today reports the 3-D printed box is a handheld, open source nitrate test kit developed by a Michigan Tech researcher in collaboration with a local green chemistry company. …

Finlandia University has hired Tempest Bryant for the newly created role of coordinator of student engagement and leadership. “Tempest brings contagious, positive energy to campus,” said Erin Barnett, director of academic success and student life. “The students are going to love her creativity, enthusiasm and commitment to their well-being and …

Two powerhouses in the Keweenaw, Michigan Technological University and the Portage Health Foundation, are teaming up for a healthier community. The foundation will invest $2.5 million over five years with Michigan Tech investing about twice as much to enhance health and medical programs at the university. Money will also go …