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Popping the cork

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HOUGHTON — In between the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and Keweenaw Brewing Company is Beviamo Vino, a social lounge and self-serve wine bar. Opened last August, Beviamo has been quietly yet body building up its business with events, specials and now a ribbon cutting last Thursday.  The ...

America at 250

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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 nation’s ...

American flag again flies above Quincy Mine

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — After more than 30 years, the American flag once again flies above the Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft-Rockouse. The flag was raised on a new pole during a special ceremony on Saturday, June 13, Quincy Mine Hoist Association (QMHA) Director Tom Wright said the last time the flag ...

Hancock History Hall open during city events

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HANCOCK — The City of Hancock has always been proud of its Finnish heritage. At Bridgefest, the newly opened Hancock History Hall in the City Garage opened its doors for people to enjoy.  Hancock Historic Preservation Committee Chair Jonathon Nagel said the first set of displays will ...

Wolverine Platoon reunion this week

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HOUGHTON — The U.S. Infantry veteran group, the  Wolverine Platoon, will host a reunion today and Wednesday, Tom Tikkanen, a veteran of the platoon, said. The reunion takes place at 12 p.m., June 16 at the Lake Linden Park, then into the evening at the Lake Linden Legion post and Wednesday, ...