HOUGHTON — Wildflower enthusiast Harvey Desnick spent the last five years photographing flowers north of the Portage Lake LIft Bridge.

With his 6. » Full Story

CALUMET — Setting items on fire rarely improves their quality or color, but through a ceramics firing technique called “Raku,” Ed and Julie Risak have created colorful, striking pieces of art. » Full Story

HOUGHTON — Copper Country students were dominant in the recent state TiViTz tournament held in Kalamazoo. » Full Story

COPPER CITY — Working as a freelance book designer in the New York area for more than 10 years, Laura Smyth was often hired by companies to design book. » Full Story

HANCOCK — One of the hardest parts of osteoporosis prevention is getting people to realize that their actions now could determine whether they get the disease in the future, said Portage Health’s D. » Full Story

CALUMET — For Melissa Schneiderhan, it’s important for children to understand how the everyday things they do, such as eating, can affect the local environment, particularly the Lake Superior... » Full Story

HOUGHTON — Every fraternity and sorority at Michigan Technological University does a service to the community. In total, these organizations brought in about $15,000 this school year. » Full Story

HOUGHTON — Even the Copper Country has enough sun to warrant caution.

As warm weather slowly approaches, the dangers of melanoma and skin cancer are being highlighted. » Full Story

HANCOCK — Dressed in colorful, fringed, sequined and beaded outfits, more than 100 girls scrambled around the Superior School of Dance Monday afternoon. » Full Story

HOUGHTON — “Happy Hodag!” is a phrase that lets us know we are back at the Hodag Country Festival for another year. It’s the phrase we will hear and say all weekend long from July 9 to 12. » Full Story