MINNEAPOLIS — Xcel Energy, SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) announced Monday the sale of Xcel Energy’s Michigan natural gas operations to SEMCO and electric operations to UPPCO. If approved by regulators, Xcel Energy’s 6,000 natural gas customers will ...
HOUGHTON — Visit Keweenaw released summer 2026 tourism figures Tuesday for Houghton and Keweenaw counties, reflecting a resilient overall visitor economy despite broader economic pressures impacting travel across the region. In a press release, Visit Keweenaw wrote that According to ...
HOUGHTON — A familiar sight on the Houghton Waterfront Pier each week, the Houghton Farmer’s Market, closed for the season Tuesday. After a successful summer and early fall harvest, many vendors are looking forward to the upcoming cool season market next week. From the Ground Collective ...
HOUGHTON — The National Fire Protection Association is spreading awareness about safe lithium-ion battery charging during Fire Prevention week, which is Oct. 4-10. Houghton Fire Chief Eric James said the most important way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe is proper storage of ...
Houghton - Downtown Houghton invites families, friends, and Halloween fans of all ages to join the 17th annual Treat Street on Oct. 17. According to a press release from the City of Houghton, costumes are encouraged, and trick or treaters can visit participating businesses and organizations ...
HOUGHTON — In a regularly scheduled work session Monday, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners agreed to take up reported issues with the county’s transfer station at its next regular meeting. Commissioner Joel Keranen (District 2) said he received complaints from contractors last ...
