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In the wake of another school shooting, State Senator Tom Casperson says the Michigan legislature is taking steps to protect students. Eight students and two teachers were killed Friday at Santa Fe High School in Texas. The alleged shooter was taken into custody after a 25-minute shootout with law enforcement. …

The Musical Journey through Finland’s Independence continues its tour as it heads to Wisconsin. The 101 Years of Finnish Music concert series will be at Little Finland in Hurley on Thursday May 31st. Then it’s on to Minnesota with shows at the Fond Du Lac Tribal College in Duluth on …

The Portage Lake District Library will host the Keweenaw Garden Club for its final presentation for this season on Monday, May 21, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. MSU Master Gardener Amanda Binoniemi will present “Lilacs for the U.P. Gardener.” She will discuss the history and lore of lilacs from the …

The Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Michigan Chapter—UP Regional Office is holding an event in Houghton later this month. The program will take place at the Portage Lake District Library on Thursday, May 31st. The event runs from 1:00-4:00pm. Below are the details for the programs. These are 100% free to the public. …

The Portage Lake District Library is continuing to ask for area residents to take part in a series of focus groups to help form a new strategic plan for the library. Those who would like to share their vision for new library services in our area, or who have ideas …

Candidates from throughout the state will be taking part in the Upper Peninsula Conservative Political Action Conference of Michigan. The event will be held June 8th and 9th at the Highland Golf Club in Escanaba. The theme is “Our Constitution; Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”. Participants include Congressman Jack Bergman, State …

Pre-kindergartners in the Chassell School District will soon be getting a jump start on education. Plans are in the works that would start a preschool program in the fall, replacing the Head Start program that has been absent from the school for several years. Currently it’s a K-12 school, however …

A road project begins today in Baraga County near L’Anse and Covington. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $3 million to resurface a total of nearly 16 miles of US-41 from M-28 to Mead Road and US-141 from the Iron County line 4.5 miles north. The project also …

The Village of L’Anse Spring Cleanup will be held this week through Friday. The cost is $20.00 per pickup load. Payment should be made in advance at the Village Office. Dumpsters will be open Monday from noon until 8:00 pm, tomorrow through Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and …

The Keweenaw Roller Girls are going to help raise money for victims of domestic violence doing what they do best–skating. The roller derby team will skate nine miles on May 26th from Esrey Park along M-26 to Copper Harbor as part of the Keweenaw Path fundraiser for the Barbara Kettle …