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People's Climate March, Part 2: Video Report: Riding People's Climate Train...
By Michele BourdieuOn Sept. 19, 2014, Amtrak passengers riding a People's Climate Train assemble for a group photo at a train stop in Buffalo, NY, on the way to New York City for a weekend of...
View ArticleCandidate Forum for Election 2014 to be Oct. 17 in Hancock
HANCOCK -- A Candidate Forum, which may be the Keweenaw's only public debate for Election 2014, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in the auditorium of the Hancock Middle School, located at 501...
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Barn Concert to feature musical groups, family singalong at Belsolda Farm...
Barn Concert photo courtesy Wendy Johnson. MARQUETTE -- A Fallin' Leaves (Heated!) Barn Concert will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, at Belsolda Farm, 488 Mangum Rd., Marquette. Doors open at 6...
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Concerned Clergy invite public to Benediction at Eagle Mine entrance Oct.18
Poster courtesy Concerned Clergy of Marquette.MARQUETTE -- Interfaith "Concerned Clergy of Marquette" encourages everyone to participate this Saturday, Oct. 18, in events about sulfide mining...
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Rozsa Center to present "Camelot" Oct. 21
Camelot poster courtesy Rozsa Center. HOUGHTON -- The national tour of Lerner and Lowe’s legendary musical, Camelot, arrives at the Rozsa Center for one night only -- at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21....
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Prof. Alex Mayer to present talk on Huron Creek at Carnegie Museum Oct. 21
HOUGHTON -- The Carnegie Museum is convening a series of Tuesday evening community discussions about the Keweenaw’s natural history. Professor Alex Mayer (Environmental and Geological Engineering at...
View ArticleGluten-Free Recipe Exchange to feature pumpkin treats TONIGHT, Oct. 20, at...
HOUGHTON -- Pumpkin treats and recipes will highlight the Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange meeting from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Monday, Oct. 20, at the Portage Lake District Library.Each month...
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National Wolfwatcher Coalition to present "Politics or Science? The Hunting...
Photo of wolf courtesy National Wolfwatcher Coalition. Reprinted with permission.HANCOCK -- Nancy Warren, Great Lakes Regional Director and Executive Director of the National Wolfwatcher Coalition...
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Fundraiser for Rick Kasprzak, candidate for Houghton County commissioner, to...
CALUMET -- A fundraiser will be held for Rick Kasprzak, candidate for District 1 (Calumet Township and Hancock Township) Houghton County commissioner, at 6:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Tuesday, Oct. 21, at...
View ArticlePortage Library to host children's author M.C. Tillson Oct. 22
HOUGHTON -- The Portage Lake District Library, the Copper Country Reading Council, and Michigan’ Tech’s English Education Program invite families and teachers to enjoy a special evening with children’s...
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Guest article: Houghton County Medical Care Facility: Public option faces...
By Rick Kasprzak*This year’s election contains a ticking time bomb. The future of the Houghton County Medical Care Facility (HCMCF) is at stake, and few people know about it.The millage which supports...
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Destination cinema at Michigan Tech: 41 North Film Festival Oct. 23-26
The 41 North Film Festival brings award-winning films and filmmakers to Michigan Tech Oct. 23-26. (Image courtesy Michigan Tech University)HOUGHTON -- The 41 North Film Festival (formerly Northern...
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"Sandra Perlow: Permeated Surfaces" to open at Finlandia Gallery Oct. 23
Open Stairway, by Sandra Perlow. Collage, pencil and canvas, 2014. (Photos courtesy Finlandia University)HANCOCK -- "Sandra Perlow: Permeated Surfaces" will be on display at the Finlandia University...
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Green Party Candidate Ellis Boal to speak in Marquette TONIGHT, Oct. 23
MARQUETTE -- Ellis Boal, anti-fracking activist and Green Party candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (1st District), will speak at 7 p.m. TONIGHT, Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Peter White Public...
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Claudia Schmidt, jazz and folk singer, to perform Oct. 25 at Orpheum Theater
Poster announcing concert by Claudia Schmidt, legendary jazz and folk singer, who will perform at the Orpheum Theater this Saturday, Oct. 25. Proceeds will benefit Save the Wild U.P. and Friends of the...
View ArticleLocal Baha'i community to hold informal discussion Oct. 30
HOUGHTON -- The Houghton Baha'i community invites interested persons to an informal discussion meeting on various topics at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month. The topic of this month's meeting...
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Eagle Mine to host Community Forum Series beginning Oct. 27
Lundin Mining Co. is now mining nickel and copper at Eagle Mine and milling at the Humboldt Mill. (Photo courtesy Eagle Mine) CHAMPION -- Eagle Mine will host a series of community forums this week and...
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Guest article: The case against Props 1 and 2
On Nov. 4, 2014, voters in Michigan will have the opportunity to vote NO on Proposal 1 and Proposal 2 to end the needless wolf hunt and restore Michiganders' right to have a say on wildlife policy....
View ArticleWildlife Expert John Vucetich: Why he is voting "no" on Proposals 1 and 2
Wildlife expert John Vucetich, Michigan Tech associate professor, School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, who is also co-director of the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose project, speaks in this...
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People's Climate March, Part 3: Home front action -- local art students...
By Michele BourdieuAlong the Michigan Tech Trails, these People's Climate March posters, created by students in Michigan Tech Prof. Lisa Johnson's 3D Design class, who added their own touches to basic...
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