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Finlandia University’s Juhannus mid-summer festival begins tonight.  The opening reception for the kickoff of the Finnish American Folk School will start at 7:00 at the Finnish American Heritage Center. Clare Zuraw from the Folk School says it highlights an exhibit, with contributions from local artists, and two special contributors… An …

Blood supplies are critically low across the Upper Peninsula, but Copper Country residents have a chance to help alleviate the problem today. The U.P. Regional Blood Center has scheduled a blood drive at U.P. Health System-Portage in Hancock between 11:00 and 2:00. Most people aged 16 and older can donate, …

Democratic State House candidate Joe Boogren has picked up another endorsement. Boogren is running for the Democratic nomination in the 109th district, which now includes Baraga County. The Michigan Professional Firefighters Union recently announced its support of his candidacy. 

Editor’s Note: The Hancock Dog Park grand opening is next Tuesday. Hancock’s dog park will have a grand opening next Tuesday. Last year the city was able to raise more than enough funds for their estimated construction cost, through a series of crowd funding, and grants with Michigan Economic Development …

A school principal’s highest priority is the education, health and welfare of students. Joel Asiala came up with a strategy for his students, starting a therapy dog program six years ago, when he was at Horizons Alternative School. It’s been successful there and at Washington Middle School where he is …

Yesterday’s stunningly hot weather broke high temperature marks across the region. Records from the Houghton County Memorial Airport showed the thermometer topped out at 98 degrees between 5:55 and 6:30 yesterday afternoon. The previous high temperature record for June 20th was 85 degrees, set in 1995. The all-time record high …

The group opposing the placement of a series of wind power turbines in Adams Township has released a series of maps projecting the effect the windmills would have on the skyline. Circle Power’s Scotia Wind Project would place a dozen 575-foot structures on Keweenaw Ridge, west of South Range and …

The Calumet Village Council will consider closing Fifth Street to accommodate the annual Pasty Fest at its meeting tonight. Pasty Fest is set for August 20th. Other agenda items include discussions about electronic waste recycling, the Houghton County Recreation Authority, and a conditional use permit for 201 Fifth Street. Tonight’s …

The sole Democratic candidate for Michigan’s First Congressional District seat has challenged the incumbent Republican to a series of debates. Dr. Bob Lorinser has proposed a series of three televised appearances, to take place before October 1st. In a letter to Representative Jack Bergman, Lorinser said “the honor of running …

South Range is getting ready for another exciting and fun fueled celebration this year. The national holiday will start early at 8 am with the town holding a flag raising ceremony, followed by many family friendly activities. South Range Fourth of July has been celebrating the birth of the united …