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Rising star

ANN ARBOR — Annika Siegel never forgot her roots in the Keweenaw. A Houghton native who performs under the moniker Ani Mari is preparing to release her sophomore studio album, “The Masquerade,” Aug. 28. The 23-year old artist said she incorporates the Keweenaw winters into her ...

Sit-in at Copperwood Mine

GOGEBIC COUNTY — A member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) has organized a sit-in encampment next to the proposed Copperwood Mine project site, in Gogebic County. The protest was expected to start Friday at 3 p.m. near the North Country Trail parking lot, 20 minutes north of ...

Up on the rooftop

HOUGHTON – Dunkin’s Houghton outlet hosted its second annual Cop on a Rooftop Friday morning to support Special Olympics Michigan athletes. Houghton City Police officers were joined by officers from Hancock City Police Dept, as well as personnel from the Michigan Department of Corrections ...

Almost back to normal

HOUGHTON — After nearly two months, the resurfacing project on Houghton's Bridge Street is almost completed. In his report to the City Council at Wednesday's regular meeting, Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said he expects the heavily traveled city street to be reopened early next week. ...

Not just a spring problem

HANCOCK — Tick season primarily begins in the early spring after thawing, however, people and pets are still at risk for tick bites in the late summer and early fall. Northland Veterinary Clinic Veterinarian Kim Barna said certain types of household pets are susceptible to tick bites and ...

In plain language

HOUGHTON – Houghton County Jail Committee Co-Chair Faith Morrison proposed a resolution to define the November $28 million jail bond proposal in plain language, detailing eight specific project goals including a 60-inmate capacity, new site, and upgraded operational spaces. The proposal aims ...