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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently announced it has received 5.6 million dollars in grants from the Walmart Acres for America program. The 5.6 million dollars in funds split across ten grants will support conservation efforts of 148,000 acres of forestlands in nine states. The 5.6 million dollars of …

The city of Houghton seeks residents to actively participate in reviewing the city charter. Houghton will seek five city residents who will meet throughout 2024 to form a City of Houghton Charter and Study Commission. The goal of the commission is to make recommendations to the city council about potential …

There might not be enough snow on the ground for the sled teams right now. But that doesn’t mean organizers are furiously preparing for another year of the Copper Dog 150 sled dog races. Each year during the race, attendees can purchase warm copper dog apparel, or pick up the …

Keweenaw County draws many visitors to the Upper Peninsula every year. And throughout the county, different forms of lodging options for visitors, including hotels, bed, and breakfasts as well as short-term rentals. Next month the Keweenaw County Planning Commission plans to review the county’s short-term rental ordinance. The county requests …

Mindtrekkers and UP work to support kids in staying curious and discovering new things. Yesterday thousands of middle school students from all over the western Upper Peninsula had the opportunity to discover hands-on science at the OneUP Copper Trail Festival. During the day kids got to learn from college students …

When Eric Ollis wanted to take his idea for a new business from concept to reality he had several decisions to make. Pack it in and not pursue the opportunity. Roll the dice and take the chance on his own. Or seek out a resource to help guide him past …

Throughout the school year, 31 backpack loads-up vehicles delivering bags of meals to schools in the Copper Country. Those meals help students stay healthy with a meal to eat over the weekend while away from school. During larger school year breaks though 31 Backpacks has a lot more food to …

Michigan Tech has received a 5 million dollar grant that will support the school’s chemical sciences building. The university has received a 5 million dollar outright grant from the Herbert H and Grace A Dow Foundation. The grant will support a series of renovations to the university’s chemical sciences building …

Across the state counties will need to soon make plans for managing recyclable materials. While many areas of the state do have some sort of recycling program. Michigan has set a goal to separate solid waste material more thoroughly and bring the state recycling rate above 40 percent. In preparation …

L’Anse will raise electricity and garbage rates for residents in the village. Considering recent rises in inflation, the village will increase electricity for the first time in three years. L’Anse will raise electricity rates by 7 percent, representing $6.29 added to a household’s bill each month. The garbage rate will …