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Aronsons’ upkeep of Boundary Road Trails a ‘labor of love’

Outdoors

The Copper Country is teeming with trail systems and access points to explore our natural surroundings. Between state natural areas, parks and national forests, there is a long list of trail systems, many maintained by nonprofit organizations or dedicated volunteers. The Boundary Road Trails ...

Teaching how to teach

Life

My daughter Hannah recently graduated from her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program and will now seek to teach at the university level. She’s actively applying for positions both online and in and around Minnesota where she is currently living with her wife. She texted me to ask me if I had a ...

Vernacular architecture draws experts to Keweenaw

Local News

CALUMET — A scholarly organization called the Vernacular Architecture Forum (VAF) is conducting its 2024 conference in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Sarah Fayen Scarlett, associate professor of History in the Social Sciences Department, at Michigan Technological University, is the chair of the ...

City Council OKs Hodge Building sale

Local News

HOUGHTON — The Hodge Building has a new owner. The Houghton City Council approved the sale of the building to Portage Land Company, LLC at 902 College Ave. at its meeting Wednesday. Portage also bought sites east of the Hodge building that had been owned by Gregg Nominelli. In ...

Pride Parade on MTU’s Campus

Local News

Local community members gathered under Michigan Tech’s Alumni Way arch on June 12 for a Pride Parade. They celebrated Pride Month, and honored the lives lost during the Pulse Nightclub Shooting, the anniversary of which coincided with the Pride Parade. The shooting took place on June ...

Calumet Theatre aims to better target audience

Front Page

CALUMET — The trustees of the Calumet Theatre Company Board reflected on its mission to the public during its regular June meeting on Monday. The mission of the board directing a community theater, is to provide the community with shows, concerts, and entertainment and educational programs ...