Michigan residents will see some changes in 2026, including an increase in the minimum wage, maximum unemployment benefit increases and an increase in the gas tax. Minimum wage increase for Michigan in 2026 According to the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan’s minimum wage will rise ...

ADAMS TOWNSHIP – The Houghton County Road Commission (HCRC) has been awarded a Transportation Economic Development Fund Category (TDEF) F grant to rebuild approximately 3,000 feet of roadway in Adams Township. The goal of Category is to provide system continuity with the secondary all-season ...

HOUGHTON COUNTY – The Houghton County Road Commission (HCRC) worked round-the-clock during this past weekend’s blizzard, which dumped roughly 14 inches of snow on the Copper Country. HCRC Engineer/Manager Kevin Harju said crews had a tough time of it for a while, but were successful in ...

HANCOCK – Mike Lahti was well-known throughout the Copper Country both as a businessman and a former state representative, and a powerhouse of economic development. Died Monday at the age of 80. Many knew him in relation to his State Farm insurance agency, which he operated for more than 50 ...

With no mail delivery on New Year’s Day, the Daily Mining Gazette will not publish newspaper Thursday. There will be no paper available at retail outlets as well. The Mining Gazette offices in downtown Houghton will be closed Thursday for the holiday. A newspaper will be published Friday ...