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Local economy feeling the heat

The Keweenaw Peninsula is in the midst of an unseasonably warm period that has plagued many snow-based activities and businesses. Although the area has already received more snow than the record low of 81.3” in 1930-31, the warm temperatures have rapidly decreased the snowpack in the woods ...

White Oasis offers new option for senior living

HANCOCK — Many older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. For many, however, living alone may be daunting. Others may require assistance with personal care and activities with daily living, but want to preserve their independence as much as possible, while living in a social ...

KEDA, Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce give updates

HOUGHTON — The Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance and Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce both gave year-end summaries of their 2023 activity and previewed their priorities for 2024 at Wednesday’s monthly Keweenaw Alliance Breakfast. KEDA’s strategic plan, reviewed in full last year, looks ...

State population decline affecting policies, politics

Other states are surpassing Michigan on a number measures, including economy, education and infrastructure. A May 2023 report, Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future, published by the Citizens Research Council, found that Michigan is currently in the bottom third of national rankings: 34th in ...

Woodland Firearms & Supply offering expanded selection at bigger location

BARAGA — Woodland Firearms & Supply has a new bigger location to offer even more of what people need for a good outdoors experience. The Baraga outdoors store recently relocated from its longtime building on M-38 to one about two-and-a-half times larger on U.S. 41. Owner Jason ...