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Over the weekend the Copper Country saw a visit from Heikki Lunta after a delivery of fresh snow. And just in time too, as Hancock prepares to celebrate winter and Finnish culture during Heikinpaiva. The Finnish cultural festival’s main activity happens at the end of the month. But until then …

The majestic beauty of the Porcupine Mountains inspires artists each year. Applications are officially open for the Artist in Residence program in spring and summer 2024 and fall and winter 2025. The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park encompasses 25 miles of Lake Superior shoreline four inland lakes, rivers, countless waterfalls, …

Northern Michigan University announced last Friday it has named a new provost and vice president. Anne Dahlman has been named the new Provost and Vice president for academic affairs, taking on her role beginning April 1st. Dahlman comes to Northern Michigan with 27 years of experience as a teacher, faculty …

The Keweenaw Land Trust will offer an opportunity to explore the Hungarian Falls this weekend. Tomorrow afternoon, the Keweenaw Land Trust will travel to the Hungarian Falls, to enjoy an afternoon snowshoe hike. The falls show a sliver of the geological history of the Keweenaw Peninsula, as the gorge was …

During the summer Michigan Tech engages with students preparing for college to help explore their passions. The university’s summer youth programs offer a variety of opportunities to students that are designed to provide hands-on exploration. Each day during summer youth programming students learn while inside state-of-the-art classrooms, or while out …

Evan Dixon’s preliminary examination in Houghton County 97th District Court was reschedule for a later date earlier today. Dixon’s representation, Karl Numinen has filed two motions to examine Dixon’s competency and criminal responsibility. The Honorable judge Anna Talkaska did grant both motions. A preliminary examination has been re-scheduled for 75 …

The Ninth Coast Guard District has released its first Great Lakes Maritime Strategy Action Plan. The Ninth District has developed an action plan based on objectives identified during the past year. Setting Coast Guard’s course to prioritize improving partnerships with Great Lakes stake holders, communication with local, state federal, and …

In 2016 Calumet’s leadership and village stakeholders started the Build Back Calumet initiative. The goal was to tackle the village’s challenges and to protect the historic atmosphere within Calumet. Now, much of that hard work has paid off, after the Build Back Calumet initiative was recognized by the State Historic …

UPDATE January 4, 2024 – The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s office reports that the stolen vehicle was located in Lisle, Illinois. A suspect has been arrested. Original Story: The Keweenaw County Sheriff is investigating a stolen vehicle in Lac La Belle. Yesterday morning a Nissan Pathfinder SUV was reported stolen from …

From the Finlandia Foundation: Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) announces confirmation of its purchase of two buildings that were formerly a part of Finlandia University in Hancock, Michigan. FFN is now the owner of the structures that house the Finnish American Heritage Center at 435 Quincy Street and North Wind Books store at 437 …