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Walking for a cause

HANCOCK — Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and the Houghton/Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition will host the ninth annual Suicide Prevention Walk from 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 13 at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton. The event is free to attend and open to all community ...

U.P. Veteran of the Year

ESCANABA — Michigan Lt. Gov. Gilchrist honored Raymond E. Carlson for being named 2025 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year. Carlson, of Negaunee was honored during a ceremony at the U.P. State Fair Thursday morning attended by Gilchrist and other state and local dignitaries. The Upper ...

Starting the school year strong

CALUMET — As back-to-school season approaches, many families in the Copper Country are feeling the pressure of rising school supply costs—what once was a quick $20 trip to the store has become a shopping list that can top $100 per child. From inflation to expanded supply lists and tech ...

Easy Enough

Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet. Beef liver and an assortment of vegetables are classic ingredients, but in this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for ...

World Blood Donor Day

WAUSAU, Wis. – According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. On World Blood Donor Day, Aspirus and regional blood centers are calling attention to this critical and ongoing need, urging more people to consider ...

Spring food trends that are actually worth trying

WASHINGTON — The United States Department of Agriculture estimates grocery store prices will increase 3.2% this year, on top of the nearly 25% increase since 2020. Experts say that drives a push towards saving money, global flavors, health-focused dishes and sustainability for 2025. Warm ...