Griffin Weinberg

4 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Griffin Weinberg

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - A school in the Copper Country is keeping Finnish heritage alive through the arts. The Finnish American Folk School held its first ever open house and fundraiser Saturday. The nonprofit invited the public to visit its studios on the first floor of the Skyline Commons in Hancock. The school opened in 2017. “We had COVID and that shutdown operations for a while.

4 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Griffin Weinberg

CALUMET, Mich. (WLUC) - A community-based arts organization opened its new doors. Copper Country Associated Artists moved from the 200 block of Fifth Street in downtown Calumet to 177 Fifth St.The group formed in the early 1960s. There are about 45 members in the CCAA today. CCAA President John Dodge says the group serves two main purposes. “Provide an opportunity in the Copper Country for continuing development of skills and knowledge in the visual arts,” Dodge said.

5 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Griffin Weinberg

ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WLUC) - They guard the waters without ever blinking. Former U.S. Coast Guard Captain Michael Davanzo is in charge of the Enbridge Straits Maritime Operations Center. His official title is Maritime Operations Specialist. The objective of the Enbridge Straits Maritime Operations Center is to protect a stretch of the Line 5 pipeline, carrying crude oil and natural gas liquids, from anchor strikes. “We have great equipment. It’s state-of-the-art.

6 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Griffin Weinberg

ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WLUC) - After years of trying to start a new project in the Straits of Mackinac, a decision could come soon. The Great Lakes Line 5 Tunnel Project is a proposed $800 million tunnel. It aims to safeguard a pipeline carrying crude oil and natural gas liquids. “We really feel it’s kind of the next evolution of safe transportation here in the Straits of Mackinac,” said Enbridge Community Engagement Manager Paul Meneghini. Construction on the project could begin this fall.

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Griffin Weinberg

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Mother’s Day is usually a peaceful day, but it takes a lot of work to get there. Lutey’s Flower Shop in Marquette received a truckload of flowers on Tuesday. Another shipment is coming in on Thursday. Sarah Ruuska, Lutey’s Flower Shop Owner, says the goal is to put together the perfect flower arrangements for customers. “We like to mix it up and have something for everybody,” said Ruuska. “We don’t want to just have one style or one design.