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.
Call for Artists: Big Annie Statue Committee
The Big Annie Statue Committee is working on the fabrication of a large bronze statue to commemorate the woman Anna Klobuchar Clemenc. We are putting out a "Call for Artists" to submit conceptual renderings of this statue, which will stand in Calumet, MI.
Italian Hall Tragedy 110th Anniversary: Remembering 73 Lost Lives
That night, 73 people lost their lives trying to escape a downtown building after someone reportedly yelled “fire”.
New fund at KCF honors the late Rev. Langseth
The Keweenaw Community Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of a new endowment fund, the Reverend Robert and Deloris Langseth Development Fund.
70 unexplained years since interceptor jet went missing over Lake Superior near Keweenaw Peninsula
70 years ago this week on Nov. 23, a radar tower at the Calumet Air Force Station in the Keweenaw Peninsula observed what was believed to be a Canadian aircraft headed to Sudbury in Ontario.
Great-granddaughters of “Big Annie” visit Copper Country
Members of local labor activist “Big Annie” Clemenc’s family visited historic Calumet early this fall.
Calumet’s modern renaissance fueled by growing tourism
Owner, operator and artist William Thompson says the evidence is undeniable that tourism helps fill streets and keeps businesses operating in the village.
Slim’s Café wins 3rd consecutive Pasty Bake-Off, eating champion keeps dominating
The 19th Annual Pasty Fest was a huge success, uniting the Keweenaw over the beloved pasty.
Defending champion of 2022 Pasty Eating Competition aims for back-to-back 2023 victory
Jon “The Hammer” Bates won the 2022 Pasty Fest Eating Competition and plans to take home the glory once again in 2023.
Main Street Calumet announces world’s first Pasty Art Prize Competition
Artists from across the Upper Peninsula have an opportunity to submit pasty-themed artwork. The pieces and installations will be displayed in local Calumet businesses.
Local group formed to honor activist “Big Annie”
Anna became famous for leading the daily parade of thousands of miners down the streets of Calumet during the Copper Country Strike of 1913-1914.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II Honors Calumet among Historic Preservation Projects
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the (MEDC) announced four Michigan preservation projects were awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation.