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State Rep. Scott Dianda announces run for 38th District State Senate Seat
Supporters gather to hear State Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet), far left, announce his candidacy for Michigan’s 38th State Senate District early this morning, Apr. 4, at the Houghton County Courthouse....
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Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz announces intention to return to faculty...
HOUGHTON -- Michigan Technological University President Glenn D. Mroz announced his intention to return to faculty starting no sooner than June 30, 2018.In an open letter to the University community...
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"Gestures and Facture" by Tomas Co is at Copper Country Community Arts Center...
Sculpture by Tomas Co, part of the exhibit, "Gestures and Facture," now in the Kerredge Gallery, Copper Country Community Arts Center, through Apr. 29. A reception and gallery talk will be held on...
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Welcome spring with First Friday in Calumet Art Walk April 7
Art by Cynthia Coté. This is one of the drawings included in "Remember Me?" -- her exhibit at Galerie Bohème for the month of April. (Photo courtesy Cynthia Coté)CALUMET -- First Friday, April 7,...
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State, county officials address citizens' concerns about erosion from...
By Michele BourdieuHay bales are shown in place as a short-term erosion control measure in a ditch along Gogebic County Road 519. (Photo courtesy Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality)MARQUETTE --...
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Tech Theatre and Keweenaw Symphony bring "West Side Story" to Rozsa April 13,...
With music by the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, West Side Story will be performed at the Rozsa Center Apr. 13, 14 and 15. (Program cover photo courtesy Rozsa Center)HOUGHTON -- The Rozsa Center,...
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DEQ to hold public hearing Apr. 13 on Renewable Operating Permit for White...
This photo shows the location of infrastructure and buildings that were used in the old White Pine mining operation. The smelter and process plant (mill) no longer exist. The refinery, at left, is...
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Tax March/Rally to be held in Marquette Apr. 15 in solidarity with DC Tax March
Poster courtesy Upper Peninsula Tax Day Facebook page.MARQUETTE -- The 906 Dems, local labor unions, community leaders and elected officials will hold a march/rally for tax equality and justice from 11...
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Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District to hold Annual Meeting April 20,...
Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District (HKCD) volunteers, from left, Nicky Outinen, Wayne Kokkonen and Sue Haralson are pictured here during the May 2016 Annual Tree Sale in Houghton. This year's Tree...
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Houghton March for Science to be Apr. 22; Portage Library, Keweenaw Climate...
The Portage Lift Bridge will be the scene of the March for Science to be held at noon this Saturday, Apr. 22 (Earth Day). The march will be preceded at 10:30 a.m. by Hands-on Science: Activities and...
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Record number of voters elect Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District...
By Michele BourdieuSue Haralson of the Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District (HKCD) administers the oath of office to newly elected HKCD Board Director James F. Tercha of Calumet following HKCD's...
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Sen. Debbie Stabenow learns about Michigan Tech's Great Lakes research during...
By Michele BourdieuDuring her April 1, 2017, visit to Michigan Tech's Great Lakes Research Center, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) is interviewed by local media. On display for the Senator, in the...
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Public invited to commemorate Workers' Memorial Day Apr. 28 in Calumet
Poster for Workers' Memorial Service to be held Friday, Apr. 28, in Calumet. CALUMET -- On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers' Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died...
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Finlandia University's Bachelor of Fine Arts Diploma Works Exhibition opens
Art Therapy Capstone by Laurin LaBonte. (Photos courtesy Finlandia University)HANCOCK -- Finlandia University’s International School of Art and Design (ISAD) 2017 Bachelor of Fine Arts Diploma Works...
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Italian Hall Memorial committee seeks donations; Jim's Pizza in Calumet to...
This image depicts the future Italian Hall Memorial (inset at left), which will list -- engraved on black granite -- the names and ages of the victims of the 1913 Italian Hall disaster in Calumet. Next...
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March for Science from Houghton to Hancock calls for science-based government...
By Michele Bourdieu, with additional photos and videos by Allan BakerCarrying signs to show support for science, facts and scientific research, more than 400 participants in the Apr. 22, 2017, March...
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Noteworthy to present spring concert "On with the Show" May 11 in Calumet
Noteworthy, women's barbershop chorus. (Photo courtesy Noteworthy) CALUMET -- The women’s barbershop chorus Noteworthy will celebrate the music of Broadway and Hollywood at its "On with the Show"...
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Local "Bergman/Trumpcare Die-In" event to expose dangers of "American Health...
"Die-In" participants display signs to warn of the potential deadly consequences of the "American Health Care Act" passed last week by the U.S. House of Representatives. (Photo courtesy Marika...
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DEQ cites Highland Copper's wetlands, soil erosion violations from mining...
By Michele BourdieuSome water remains in a ditch area between Gogebic County Road 519 and a snowmobile trail along the eastern right-of-way of the county road. The Michigan Department of Environmental...
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DEQ staff to hold 2017 open house on Torch Lake Abandoned Mining Wastes...
From Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality and Amy Keranen, Abandoned Mining Wastes Project managerDuring the May 2016 open house, Abandoned Mining Wastes Project Manager Amy Keranen, right, DEQ...
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