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Improving the field

LAURIUM – One of the three ballfields at the George Gipp Recreation Area is attracting attention. Laurium Village President Pro Tempore and Recreation/Parks Committee member Jeff Erickson said a local league told him they've received requests to expand, but they cannot do so until the find a ...

Shooting in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the shooter — armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol ...

Sign stealing

KEWEENAW COUNTY – The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after discovering more than 80 emergency trail signs have been stolen or vandalized, putting lives at risk on local snowmobile and ATV trails. According to a Tuesday release from the Sheriff's office, ...

KCF fall grants open

HANCOCK — The Keweenaw Community Foundation will be accepting grant applications for the fall beginning Monday. The foundation has a little over $115,000 from donations for the upcoming season’s grants which are applicable for a variety of categories that promote community activities, ...

Moving forward

HANCOCK — The city of Hancock could see another outdoor dining option, and some renovations could be coming to Skyline Commons, as a result of approvals by the Hancock Planning Commission Monday. Skyline Commons, formerly the Jutila Center, will have entrances renovated and the official use ...

Simply the best

LAURIUM – Those arriving to the Laurium Manor Inn on Aug. 21, saw a gold balloon in the shape of a 1 floating form their sign as well as a banner tied between pillars on their upper floor with a gold “#1” emblazoned on it. Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards announced the winner of ...