A bookstore in Hancock hosted Amy Piper and her new book, “Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure” on Thursday. The author meet and greet was hosted at Sunflower Books and Coffee, allowing local readers to talk with Piper about her book and receive signed copies. ...

As the 20th century progressed, the population of the Lake Superior copper region continued a rapid decline. The decline caused an increasingly critical labor shortage throughout the region, which created a negative impact on copper production. Mining companies could not fill vacant positions, ...

As Summer approaches, one important thing to remember is to stay hydrated. It’s easy to forget to drink water, especially during all the fun activities and events that come with Summer. It can also be cumbersome to carry around water bottles or jugs to the beach, parks, or other popular ...

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 ...

When mining companies organized, they were compelled to also build housing around the mines, because there was none. In some instances, commercial areas grew up within the settlements, but in a few instances, a company-owned general store sufficed — in the early years. As communities ...

Above my desk is the portrait of a gently smiling elderly woman, neatly dressed in a maroon garment; her expression seems to suggest a mysterious sophistication, a knowledge beyond our ken. She is my Queen Patricia. I don’t remember the exact date, but in the mid-70’s, when I was living ...