Earthquake in Turkey impacts Tech students, faculty

February 23, 2023

Press release Houghton – A major earthquake (magnitude 7.8) and two significant aftershocks (magnitude 7.5 and 6.3) have rocked Turkey and northern Syria since Feb. 6, with over 47,000 confirmed deaths so far. Millions of people are in need of shelter, food and water in southern Turkey and northern Syria after the world’s deadliest seismic event in more than a decade. Three doctoral candidates and five professors at Michigan Tech hail from the region and have family and friends there. The reality of the recent quakes brings back frightening memories for two Tech students. ...

Houghton engineering firm awarded $84,543 in state staff training funding

February 23, 2023

Press release GS Engineering Inc. received $84,543 in awards through Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to support employee training. The funding will enable GS Engineering employees to participate in training that aligns with the company’s growth strategy, addresses their career interests, enhances their knowledge and skills, and enables them to add value to our clients. Funding from this award is part of GS Engineering’s annual training program and will be used throughout 2023 for group training as well as individualized training in highly specialized technical areas. ...

Baraga County chamber fourth annual ice melt contest

February 21, 2023

L’ANSE — With the bay between Baraga and L’Anse now safe enough for the Village of Baraga to place the drum, it’s time to guess when the ice will melt. This marks the fourth year the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is holding an Ice Melt Contest on the Keweenaw Bay. The drum was ...

Visit Keweenaw partners with Leave No Trace

February 21, 2023

CALUMET — Visit Keweenaw has partnered with Leave No Trace (LNT), an organization focused on conserving the world’s most special locations, like the Keweenaw. “The Keweenaw Peninsula is a unique outdoor destination that offers endless opportunities for recreation but is at risk of severe damage if travelers don’t put Leave No Trace practices into action,” said Community Engagement Manager, Faith Overall. “We are excited to be partnering with Visit Keweenaw to provide critical, responsible recreation messaging to residents and visitors in the region.” The partnership ...

Legislation to settle KBIC land claims announced

February 2, 2023

Press release WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) this week announced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to settle the longstanding land claims of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and clear the title of current landowners in the community. Through two treaties signed in 1842 and 1854 – the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community was guaranteed occupancy over a large area of land established as L’Anse Reservation. However, between 1855 and 1937, and despite the treaties still remaining in effect, thousands of acres of the reservation were ...

U.P. Trappers to offer youth workshop next weekend

January 28, 2023

HERMANSVILLE—The Hermansville Community Club will be the site of the 18th Annual Trappers Workshop for beginning (and experienced) trappers. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8 a.m. through approximately 4 p.m. CST. There will be a number of local veteran trappers on hand sharing tips, techniques, stories and secrets of the sport of fur harvesting. Along with all the experienced trappers on hand, this event will also feature trapping demonstrations by Jim Fornetti (weasels/ermine) John Gunville (general info on getting started on many fur bearers) and Bob ...