3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (212+ words) Houghton County Sheriff John Saaranen will host “Coffee with the Sheriff” sessions throughout September at the future jail site on Sharon Avenue to answer community questions about the proposed facility. The informal meetings provide residents an opportunity to learn how…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (227+ words) The Keweenaw Report Keweenaw Community Foundation holds open-house for prospective grantees The Keweenaw Community Foundation is a local nonprofit organization that aims to empower other Copper Country nonprofits through support originating from several funds. Since Sep. 1, their Fall grant cycle…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (160+ words) Michigan Technological University will celebrate its international students and the seven wonders of the world on Sept. 19 during the 37th annual Festival of Nations. International students bring unique traditions, food, art and ideas to campus, enriching the university community with diverse…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (175+ words) The Michigan Arts and Culture Council awarded Houghton’s Digital Bloom art festival a $4,000 Project Support grant, recognizing the value of accessible public art in rural communities. The grant will help sustain the festival’s mission of bringing immersive art experiences to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (182+ words) Two individuals were rescued with only minor injuries after falling over a waterfall in the Ottawa National Forest. On Monday, the Gogebic County Sheriff was dispatched for a search and rescue incident at the Black River Trail. The sheriff received…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (538+ words) The Keweenaw Report Hancock Navy Street Facilitator overviews project history over 30 years Since the 1990s, Hancock has sought ways to encourage waterfront development. Most projects in the area have built housing for the community, including condominiums. On Wednesday, the city council…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (142+ words) The Keweenaw Report Visit Keweenaw transforms Voter’s Choice Awards to include fun fall activities The Keweenaw Peninsula boasts countless amazing places to visit, eat and play; every year, Visit Keweenaw, the local tourism council, hosts a Voter’s Choice Award contest…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (143+ words) The Keweenaw Report Kaleidoscope STEAM Saturdays motivate kids to explore science Kaleidoscope Hancock will be hosting STEAM Saturday on August 22 on the fourth floor of the Hancock Community Hub, located in the former Finlandia Hirvonen Hall. The free event is…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (290+ words) Thimbleberries, while a summertime staple of the Copper Country, have a short shelf life. But that means people can enjoy a small taste of summer even during the winter with locally made jams and jellies. Throughout the Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (175+ words) The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in supporting local business growth and fostering community connections across the region. The organization introduces new businesses to the community, provides educational programming on economics and business growth opportunities, and helps…...