The day that changed about the next five years of our lives started out like any other. Right up until my Mom said to me and my oldest sister that she needed us to try to go sell a few eggs. The goal was a few dollars to buy milk. My mom wanted it for a recipe. We had chickens at this ...

Michigan’s Natural Resource Committee announced last week that some changes are coming to the Upper Peninsula’s hunting laws. Members of the committee met to discuss and vote on 10 amendments that could have a big impact for hunters this coming November.  One of these amendments would ...

Run the Keweenaw 2024 is coming up this weekend, with registration on July 12 and races beginning on July 13. This annual ‘Festival of Trails’ offers a variety of races to choose from. Participants can take one of many competitive scenic routes, like the 10K Copper Harbor Trails ...

Summer returns to the Copper Country. Our local beaches have been busier than ever with the warmer temperature and sunny weather. The sunny days brought out big crowds throughout the area. Chassell Park to Houghton, Hancock, Calumet’s Waterworks Beach to Bete Gris Beach up north are only a ...

The Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area, or KISMA, is offering a new incentive. On Aug. 3, 8 and 10 participants can turn in their barberry plants, roots and all, at various locations in the area (full schedule below). In exchange for the invasive ornamental plants, KISMA will be ...

SKANEE — It was a day of firsts for Finns Bar and Grills’ 2024 Fishing Tournament in the Skanee area Saturday. The new bar owners hosted the tournament for the first time and a first-time participant won two top prizes. Buck and Cassie Marcotte bought Finns Bar and Grill last ...