Mark Halonen was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes during his first semester at Michigan Tech. According to Halonen, diabetics live 10-20 years less than people without the condition.  “This is not a statline I want applied to my life,” Halonen said. So, Mark and his brother, Brett ...

By the end of the first decade of the 20th century, mining had begun a slow decline and many could now foresee a time when mineral production would no longer sustain the Lake Superior mining region as the primary industry. Many residents, as well as out-of-area speculators and promoters, had ...

SOUTH RANGE — The village of South Range celebrated its annual Fourth of July parade that it has had ongoing since 1906. The parade began in front of South Range Elementary before heading into the heart of the village. For this year’s parade, a handful of floats with different groups ...

The Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, or UPCAP, has opened registration for its online Dementia Caregiving series. This three-week course will offer education on a variety of dementia-related topics during a weekly, one-hour Zoom class. Registration is free and will remain open ...

Hello. My name is Danielle. I just completed a 16 week program structured around helping individuals gain resources and tools to get out of poverty. We met every Tuesday night. The first 30 minutes were dinner followed by discussions, speakers and learning how to build connections with our ...

By Mary Christine Stevens For the Mining Gazette As Independence Day approaches, many are stocking up on sparklers, fountains and all varieties of fireworks. While you celebrate America and all her glory, it’s important to remember to be safe with fireworks.  According to Investopedia, ...