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Breakwater FCU part of International Credit Union Week

HOUGHTON — October 15-26 is designated as International Credit Union Week. On Thursday, Oct. 17, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day, an annual event commemorating the credit union movements impact and achievements. Here in the Copper ...

Something brewing in Hancock

HANCOCK — A new microbrewery is coming to Hancock. The Hancock City Council gave the local government approval for a microbrewery license at 115 Quincy St. for Staghorn Brewing Co. The owner, Brendon Presnell, had been brewing as a hobby for several years. He decided to launch the ...

REBECCA SEVERN

Dr. Rebecca Vollrath Severn has wanted to be a veterinarian since third grade. “I never changed my mind after that,” says the owner of Copper Country Veterinary Clinic. At first, veterinary work attracted her because she loved animals and wanted to work with them every day. “As I ...

Save the date for Keweenaw Co-op

HANCOCK – The Keweenaw Co-op has set a date for the opening of its new location. The Hancock store announced the Oct. 16 date in a Facebook post Saturday. Supply-chain snarls and other issues had delayed the opening, originally planned for spring 2023. The October date will allow the ...

In-person networking: Remote workers gather for BBQ

CALUMET — A few dozen remote workers gathered to enjoy a barbecue and games Thursday night at Agassiz Park hosted by Main Street Calumet, Calumet and Laurium villages and Remote Workforce Keweenaw. The event was put on to give remote workers in the region an opportunity to meet fellow ...

Windy conditions affect catch of local fish business

HANCOCK - A Hancock fish market and restaurant are experiencing some difficulties with inventory from continuous windy conditions on Lake Superior. The storms and continuous wind this spring and summer are creating issues with hazardous conditions out on the water as well as hindering the ...