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Today is the sign-up deadline for companies that would like to take part in the MTEC SmartZone’s Return North event. Return North is designed to showcase professional employment opportunities to lure former Copper Country residents back to the region. It will be held November 29th from 3:00 until 5:00 at …

UP Health System-Portage has received an “A” grade for patient safety from a national organization. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade scores hospitals on their overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. The scores are based on data reported voluntarily by the hospitals. It’s the third …

The Houghton-Portage Township School District remains one of the state’s biggest beneficiaries of the School of Choice program. 44 percent of the kids who attend Houghton Elementary, Middle and High School come from other districts. Houghton lost 103 students to other districts this year, but brought in 619, for a …

Hancock residents can learn more about where the city is in the recreational marijuana process at an information meeting tonight. The session will begin at 6:00 at the Finnish-American Heritage Center. Hancock council member Will Lytle is a member of the ad hoc committee that has been studying the issue. …

The options for protecting Buffalo Reef in Lake Superior from migrating stamp sands have been reduced to three. Buffalo Reef is a major spawning area for whitefish and lake trout. Waste sands produced at Gay during the mining process a century ago are threatening to overtake it. A team of …

Keweenaw County’s “No Kid Without a Christmas” campaign is asking for donations. The program is in its 21st year. At this week’s Keweenaw Lions Club meeting, County Clerk Julie Carlson and Sheriff Bill Luokkanen told members that they typically provide toys, clothing, personal care items and food cards to between …

Michigan’s Supreme Court Justices could be in line for a raise. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday endorsed a five percent increase for 2021, and an additional five percent for 2022. The justices have not received a raise since 2002. They took a 10 percent pay cut because of the …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District owns a new Ford. Not to drive – but to repair. Copper Country Ford donated the car to the district’s Auto Tech program this morning. The Auto Tech program is affiliated with Ford’s Automotive Career Exploration program. Ford Field Service Engineer Brandon Dixon says …

Nominations are open for the 2020 Michigan Tech Alumni Awards. Five awards are presented each year:– The Outstanding Young Alumni Award, to a grad under age 35;– The Honorary Alumni Award, given to someone who has provided great service to the university, but is not a graduate;– The Outstanding Service …

A flurry of fatal home fires last month has prompted state officials to encourage families to prepare. 17 people died, including seven children. One of the adults was a Gwinn woman, who perished in her mobile home. State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer is urging Michiganders to spend time developing and …