MARQUETTE — Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program is returning this fall for its 20th year across the state and for a second year in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is an educational program for adults age 18 and older, offered ...

An amendment added to a bipartisan wildfire bill in the U.S. Senate would end protections for millions of acres of roadless areas on national forest land, including in Wisconsin. On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11-9 along party lines to include a ...

HOUGHTON — In between the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and Keweenaw Brewing Company is Beviamo Vino, a social lounge and self-serve wine bar. Opened last August, Beviamo has been quietly yet body building up its business with events, specials and now a ribbon cutting last Thursday.  The ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — After more than 30 years, the American flag once again flies above the Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft-Rockouse. The flag was raised on a new pole during a special ceremony on Saturday, June 13, Quincy Mine Hoist Association (QMHA) Director Tom Wright said the last time the flag ...

HANCOCK — The City of Hancock has always been proud of its Finnish heritage. At Bridgefest, the newly opened Hancock History Hall in the City Garage opened its doors for people to enjoy.  Hancock Historic Preservation Committee Chair Jonathon Nagel said the first set of displays will ...

HOUGHTON — The U.S. Infantry veteran group, the  Wolverine Platoon, will host a reunion today and Wednesday, Tom Tikkanen, a veteran of the platoon, said. The reunion takes place at 12 p.m., June 16 at the Lake Linden Park, then into the evening at the Lake Linden Legion post and Wednesday, ...