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Hard work brings Carnival’s prize

Kurt Hauglie/Daily Mining Gazette Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity members Lee Wright, left, and Bryan Rocheleau, right, carry the Michigan Technological University Winter Carnival overall winner’s trophy Saturday during the awards ceremony in the Memorial Union Building commons area Saturday.
February 8, 2010

HOUGHTON — According to Lee Wright, becoming overall Winter Carnival award winner took him and his Michigan Technological University Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers a few months of thought and preparation.

“We always start doing planning before Christmas,” Wright said.

Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity received a large traveling trophy for its efforts during Winter Carnival Saturday night in the Tech Memorial Union Building commons area, along with about 25 other first, second and third place winners in various categories.

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Kids enjoy Barneløpet

February 8, 2010

HANCOCK — Four-year-old Sam Karinen wasn’t the first to cross the finish line at the Maasto Hiihto trails during the third annual Barneløpet Sunday, but he was certainly putting a strong effort into gliding along on his cross-country skis.

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A little idea goes a long way

February 6, 2010

HOUGHTON — A little entrepreneurship by 12-year-old Jimmy Gates of Louisville, Ky., has turned into jobs for several people here in the Copper Countr.

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Improving one’s wellness

February 6, 2010

HANCOCK — The mood was calming and the aura welcoming at the Wellness Symposium Friday afternoon.

From noon to 5 p.m.

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