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Representative Greg Markkanen earns tourism lifetime achievement award from Visit Keweenaw
Visit Keweenaw Awards representative Greg Markkanen with a lifetime achievement award. On Monday, Visit Keweenaw announced it was awarding the representative the Visit Keweenaw Tourism Champion, honor...
Jul 17, 2025
Whether by foot, two wheels or four, the Upper Peninsula's roads are for everyone
Whether running in the morning or riding a bike on the road, safety comes first. Tour da Yoop board member Dan Dalquist says that pedestrians, regardless of their mode of transportation, will experien...
Jul 17, 2025
Music, Art and Food make up the Key Ingredients for a fun evening in Hancock
Key ingredients will take over Hancock the night before the canal run. An annual tradition. The events have coincided for several years. Inviting residents, visitors, race participants, restaurants, a...
Jul 16, 2025
Heavy Rains and an overflow of the L'Anse sewer mains force Waterfront Park beach closure
Heavy rains causing an overflow in the L'Anse sewer system near the wastewater plant will shut down the beach. EGLE and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, with assistance from the L'Anse w...
Jul 16, 2025
MDOT will start work on the M-26 Eagle River Bridge next week
MDOT will begin a bridge project in Keweenaw County next week. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on a $350,000 project to repair the M-26 bridge over the Eagle River...
Jul 16, 2025
Canal Run will shut down M-203 from US-41 to High Point Road during the 50th race
Many people get out the door early in the morning. Starting their day with a run. Drivers and runners take responsibility for safety on the roads. MSP First Lieutenant Jason Wickstrom says rivers when...
Jul 16, 2025
20 Youth take part in the annual 4-H Upper Peninsula Shooting Tournament
More than 20 students take part in a shooting competition at Camp Gibbs Recreational Area. Last month, Camp Gibbs hosted the annual 4-H Upper Peninsula Regional Shooting tournament. Participants in th...
Jul 15, 2025
Hancock plans to light up the campground around the holidays
Some homes start planning their Christmas light display months in advance. Just like the Griswolds' place, Hancock wants to light up the night this holiday season. Recently, the Hancock DDA announced ...
Jul 15, 2025
Quincy Mine Hoist host conversation on Calumet's history in the Copper Country
With 150 years in existence, Calumet has plenty of history to explore. Many visitors and residents might start their tour of town at the Keweenaw National Historic Park. Calumet's history and influenc...
Jul 15, 2025
Visit Keweenaw announces $100,000 in grant funds continue to support making the Copper Country a destination
Last week, Visit Keweenaw announced the recipients of the 2025 destination development program grants. This year's funds will support a variety of projects around the region. The largest award of 25,0...
Jul 15, 2025
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