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The Michigan Tech Board of Trustees will meet this morning. Agenda items include consideration of a performance bonus and four percent raise for university president Dr. Rick Koubeck. Several potential faculty appointments will be reviewed, and four longtime professors will be considered for emeritus status. Presentations will include updates on …

Nearly 450 MTU graduates and guests are in the Copper Country for the university’s annual Alumni Reunion. Activities begin this morning, with a kickoff event at 10:30 at the Memorial Union Building. Options for the day include a picnic and hike in Copper Harbor, a canoe trip on the Sturgeon …

The number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the Copper Country edged downward slightly last week, even as cases statewide continued to rise. Figures released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services show 114 confirmed cases in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties last week. That’s six fewer than in …

This year’s Farm Block Music Fest takes place this weekend near Allouez.  The music begins Friday at 5 pm, and continues into Sunday evening.  Around two dozen performers are scheduled to appear, including Seth Bernard, May Erlewine, Breathe Owl Breathe and the Go-Rounds.  Single-day or full weekend passes are available …

An Iron County man wanted in connection with an assault near Gaastra Monday morning has been arrested in Alabama. Caleb Scott Anderson Michigan State Police investigators say Caleb Scott Anderson is believed to have attacked a woman while she was running. The woman was able to fight him off, and …

The George Gipp Recreation Area will get a new addition to help the park become more handicap accessible to the community. Through a grant with the Portage Health Foundation, the Village of Laurium plans to install a new handicap accessible swing and picnic table in the park. The swing and …

Verna Mize’s monument was moved last year to overlook the waters she dedicated her life to protecting. That move prompted Mary Kaminski to organize the first Verna Mize Triathlon, and the race returns again this weekend. Because Lake Superior was the water Mize sought to protect, Kaminski wanted to incorporate …

A 64-year-old man has been killed in a single-motorcycle crash in Keweenaw County. Keweenaw County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around 4:15 Monday afternoon to the Mohawk/Gay Road, just east of the Copper City/Gay Road. The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until …

See full results for Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties in our Election Summary. Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Tudor Dixon will face off in the Michigan governor’s race in November. Dixon pulled ahead early last evening. The Republican Party declared her their nominee even before news organizations released their …

This morning, bright and early, City Manager Eric Waara joined Tour Da Yoop, Eh!’s Founder James Studinger on a short trip across the bridge, to commemorate the city’s first annual Bike Day. Bike day came about from two residents, highly involved in the tour, and knowledgeable of the vibrant bicycle …