HANCOCK — The Keweenaw Queers held a screening of the 1990 documentary film “Paris Is Burning” Friday at The Orpheum Theater in Hancock. The screening is a part of several fundraisers held by the LGBTQ+ group for the upcoming Keweenaw Pridefest in June. A $5-20 sliding scale donation ...

HOUGHTON — The short-term rental (STR) economy in Houghton and Keweenaw counties experienced exceptional year-over-year (YoY) growth from 2024 to 2025, according to a newly-released report by Visit Keweenaw. Generating nearly $16.9 million in revenue in 2025, the region drastically ...

WHITE PINE — The potential of Michigan copper mining is returning to the spotlight after a 30-year absence, since the White Pine mine, in Ontonagon County, was closed. In a statement released Monday, Highland Copper Company announced it completed the sale of its 34% interest in the White ...

LANSING — For many residents and visitors alike, the State of Michigan conjures images of abundant fresh water and sprawling Great Lakes summed up by the state’s two-word tagline: Pure Michigan. While environmental advocates have long fought to preserve the health and quality of those ...

RIPLEY — The 90-year anniversary of the Mont Ripley Ski Patrol was celebrated this past weekend, with several events taking place throughout Houghton and Michigan Technological University’s campus. A campus tour, social gatherings downtown, a celebratory dinner and an alumni gathering on ...