Meet & Eat: New name, same service
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels congregate sites are getting a name change. Moving forward the congregate meal program will be known as Meet & Eat.
Calling all local business vendors and community organizations: Celebrate diversity at the 2024 MTU Parade of Nations!
The much-anticipated 2024 MTU Parade of Nations is set to take place on September 21, 2024, now is the time for local business vendors and community organizations to join us in this vibrant celebration of cultural diversity.
Keweenaw Community Foundation announces the Chelsea Schelly Impact Fund
The Keweenaw Community Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Chelsea Schelly Impact Fund, bit.ly/chelsea-schelly-fund.
A Unique Church Gets a New Home
What happens when a small but determined congregation buys an old, dilapidated eyesore of a building and—with their own hands—transforms it into an attractive, welcoming church?
The Upper Peninsula’s ONLY Pedal Trolley has launched in Houghton by Keweenaw Boat Tours
The orange-and-black ride is Houghton themed and can fit up to 12 passengers who will pedal their way along the Houghton waterfront.
Distribution of Senior Project Fresh coupons began June 3
Seniors aged 60 and older can use the free coupons to purchase fresh produce at participating farmer’s markets.
Copper Shores receives property donation from UP Health System – Portage
While previously only occupying a portion of the building, Copper Shores can now utilize the whole building to house more employees and expand their community-building efforts.
Copper Shores Sexual Assault Hotline now available
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s 24/7 sexual assault hotline for residents of the Copper Country is now live.
Husky Eats to host food demos at Houghton Farmers Market
From the Ground Farmers Market Collective is excited to announce the participation of MTU Husky Eats at the Houghton Farmers Market this summer.
Houghton Football Club announces girls select soccer teams
New soccer teams are being formed to fill a gap in competitive soccer for the Copper Country’s young women.
Calumet Farmers Market location changes for 2024
From the Ground Farmers Market Collective (FTGFMC) is looking forward to market season, and reminds market patrons of Calumet Farmers Market’s new 2024 location.
‘Build The Boards’ reaches fundraising goal
The Keweenaw Community Foundation is delighted to announce that its Special Community Project, “Outdoor Recreation for All - Build the Boards Project,” has successfully reached its fundraising goal of $100,000 to restore the Ahmeek Ice Rink.
Michigan Tech Parade of Nations Announces Student Logo Winner
The Michigan Technological University Parade of Nations Committee is thrilled to announce the winner of the student logo competition for this year's event.
LET THEM RIDE: ORV season officially opens north of Calumet
his week ORV enthusiasts can ride the Keweenaw to its fullest extent. The trails north of Calumet to High Rock Bay are open as of May 1.
Century-old miner’s handwriting found preserved in Keweenaw’s oldest shaft-rock house
While expanding upper-level paths for tours, Painesdale Mine & Shaft workers made a fascinating discovery.
Keweenaw Community Foundation grants award for “Big Annie” statue concept-art
Jerome Patryjak, a local artist in Calumet, recently submitted a conceptual rendering for the Big Annie statue project and has received a $500.00 award grant funded by the KCF.