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.
Rozsa Center announces planned departure of Director
The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts announced that Mary Jennings has accepted a new role and will step down as Director.
Hancock Trails Club purchases new, more effective groomer
The Hancock Trails Club (HTC) (formerly the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club) has purchased a new ski grooming implement called a Ginzu manufactured by Yellowstone Track Systems.
CANCELED: Chain Gang: Fat-tire bikes race Hancock Trails “SNOWDURO” in 2 weeks
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled Keweenaw adventure with the Hancock Trails Club on Saturday, March 16 with the returning Snowduro.
Community radio is coming to the Keweenaw and public feedback is requested
Radio Keweenaw is seeking public input for a new Low Power FM (LPFM) community radio station.
Local residents at increased risk for vaccine-preventable infections
Nationally there has been an increase in the number of vaccine-preventable infections.
Ahmeek Ice Rink receives $5,000 CLK Youth Hockey Grant
The Keweenaw Community Foundation is pleased to announce a special grant award. The CLK Youth Hockey Fund will be granting a $5,000 award in memory of Joel Tuoriniemi towards the Ahmeek Ice Rink “Build-the-Boards” project.
Introducing ‘Resilient Reads Book Club’
Copper Shores Victim Support is launching a book club, Resilient Reads, offering support to adults navigating their healing journey through the power of literature.
March for Meals is back for 2024
Every year in March, Meals on Wheels has a nation-wide celebration of the senior nutrition program being added to the Older Americans Act.
Donations needed for all blood types
The UP Regional Blood Center is experiencing a need for all blood types.
Angel Mission and partners distribute $13,000 in winter clothing
The value of winter clothing distributed in 2023 was about $13,000, all of which was obtained through the generosity of individuals, organizations and businesses.
CopperDog 150 mushes into Keweenaw March 1, start and finish in Calumet
For the second year in a row, the CopperDog 150 is scheduled to be the only sled dog race in the Upper Peninsula.
KCF grant and scholarship applications are now available
The Keweenaw Community Foundation is pleased to announce opening of grant and scholarship applications!
Copper Shores launches revamped scholarship program for 2024
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is proud to announce its 2024 scholarship offering, highlighted by a new $5,000 educational sponsorship that will be renewable for up to three additional years for four students.
Winter Carnival carries on through warm weather with All Nighter, Stage Review,Bigfoot Glowshoe and Torchlight Parade to come next week
For some Michigan Tech students, this may be their first, last or only Winter Carnival they get to experience. They aren’t letting the lack of snow stop that!
Rozsa Art Galleries to bring Ukrainian Poet, Former U.P. Poet Laureate and Estonian Letterpress together in the Keweenaw
The Rozsa Art Galleries are bringing Ukrainian poet Yuliya Musakovska, 2021/22 U.P. Poet Laureate M. Bartley Seigel, and Estonian Letterpress organization TYPA together for an art exhibition open February 2-March 31. The opening week will include free events throughout the week, and the Rozsa Art Galleries exhibit will be free, as always.
Visit Keweenaw opens applications for Destination Development funding
Destination Development is the intentional process of making investments in community infrastructure to improve a destination’s ability to attract visitors and enhance their experiences.
MTU Winter Carnival: 101 years of snow statues, broomball and good alumni times
We’re two weeks out from Winter carnival.