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KCF holds Keweenaw Gold dinner banquet

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In the corner of the banquet room, “3” and “0” balloons marked the anniversary of the Keweenaw Community Foundation, while speakers conveyed how far the organization has come from its beginnings. The KCF held its annual Keweenaw Gold dinner at the Bonfire in Houghton Thursday night. ...

Houghton County suspects arrested in drug investigation

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CALUMET — Over the past several months, detectives assigned to the Upper Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) have been investigating a 40-year-old man from Calumet for the distribution of methamphetamine in the Houghton County area. On Saturday, detectives from UPSET coordinated with the ...

One party finds success

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HOUGHTON — Most State and federal races in the Copper Country showed a shift toward the Republican party in 2024. In the presidential race, Republican nominee Donald Trump received 59.5% of the four-county vote, versus 39% for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Trump jumped 1.8 percentage ...

Maasto Hiihto’s Trail 17 receiving improvements

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HANCOCK — Volunteers of the Hancock Trails Club, Weubben Construction and the City of Hancock are collaborating together in the improvements of Maasto Hiihto’s Trail 17 with a bridge, boardwalk and more accessible trail conditions. The boardwalk and bridge are currently under ...

Deer Hunter’s Widows Craft Show returns Saturday

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HOUGHTON — Every year, hunters circle Nov. 15 on their calendar as they anticipate the start of deer season.  Since 2013, a Daily Mining Gazette event has catered to another equally skilled group of hunters: shoppers looking for holiday gifts and other great deals. The Gazette’s ...

Familiar faces in Houghton

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HOUGHTON — Two incumbents and one former councilor have been elected to the Houghton City Council.  Four candidates ran for three four-year terms. Councilor Virginia Cole, with 1,094 votes, received the most votes in unofficial results released Tuesday night. Mayor Brian Irizarry and ...