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Canal Run Canceled

HANCOCK — Race organizers have announced the 2026 Canal Run, scheduled for today has officially been canceled. In a post on the Canal Run's Facebook page, organizers said, "The race is officially canceled for 2026. Air quality is already on very edge of our acceptable level and all forecasting appears conditions will not improve - and likely will deteriorate significantly. The race course will not be monitored today. All entries will be deferred to 2027. Racers do not need to take any action." The announcement was posted at approximately 7:30 a.m. while volunteers were already on ...

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AHMEEK — The Keweenaw ATV club is holding its annual picnic at 2 p.m. today in Chopp Park in Ahmeek. Celebrating the club's 22 years, today's picnic also serves as a membership drive. All members, friends, guests new and potential members are invited. Chopp Park is located on US 41 north of ...

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Credit Union cookout Friday HOUGHTON — Breakwater Federal Credit Union will host its Annual Member Appreciation Cookout from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Friday, at the credit union on Sharon Avenue in Houghton. Vollwerth’s hot dogs and brats will be grilled outside at cookout that was originally scheduled for last Wednesday but was moved for weather reasons. Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator Kayleigh White said everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of membership. “The entire community is welcome to come for free hot dogs and brats,” she said. Breakwater will be giving ...

Saved by the bell

HANCOCK — Hancock City Council met Wednesday evening in an overflowing council chamber, packed to the brim with concerned residents, families and supporters of the Hancock School Public Library. Discussion of last item in the meeting ended with applause from on-lookers, after the council ...

America at 250

By the end of the 19th century, the Lake Superior copper district had already begun its decline in terms of copper production and its percentage of mineral contribution to the United States copper market. While the Copper Country could boast of contributing approximately 90% of the ...

Classic cars and motorcycles coming to Bridgefest

HANCOCK — The Bridgefest 2026 Classic Car and Motorcycle Show promises motor enthusiasts an abundance of enjoyment. Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon filled with incredible cars and motorcycles, community fun, live music, and local food vendors. Admission is free and everyone ...