Outdoors
Army ROTC cadets to give biathlon a try
February 27, 2009
HOUGHTON — This weekend, the second annual Great Sno-Bear Biathlon will be taking place in Crystal Falls. » Full Story
Woods, water & WORSE/Jim Junttila
February 27, 2009
“It’s a bit cooler than usual,” chirped the pretty meteorologist who was hotter than the temperatures she was reporting, and they were in the high 70s. » Full Story
Woods, water & WORSE/Jim Junttila
February 20, 2009
Ahhhhh … there’s nothing like a February day at the beach. We’re not talking a warm sunny day at Clearwater Beach, Fla.; far north of it. » Full Story
Roaring down Ripley
February 20, 2009
RIPLEY — The Mont Ripley Racing Team dominated the Keweenaw Cup races held on its home mountain Saturday. » Full Story
Ski Tigers on the title trail
February 13, 2009
HOUGHTON — Dozens of skiing students will flock to the Michigan Tech Trails this weekend, as the Copper Country Ski Tigers host the Michigan Cross Country State Championships Saturday and Sunda. » Full Story
Woods, water & WORSE/Jim Junttila
February 13, 2009
Editor’s Note: As Jim prepares for a second volume of Saltwater Chronicles, we present this dispatch from last year, which originally ran March 7, 2008. » Full Story
Joan Rundman is...
February 6, 2009
HOUGHTON — Joan Rundman, 47, of Hancock, knows a thing or two about exercise, rehabilitation and especially runnin. » Full Story
Woods, water & WORSE/Jim Junttila
February 6, 2009
There I was, out on my annual Groundhog Day photo shoot, when the snow started coming down a foot an hour. Seeking shelter from the storm, I ducked into 5th & Elm Coffe. » Full Story
Lots of ice for all to fish
January 30, 2009
Standing out on Keweenaw Bay with an icescape as far as you can see, it's not the end of the earth, but you can see it from there. » Full Story