Keweenaw Report

6 days ago | keweenawreport.com | Thomas Fournier

Elections have become more accessible in Michigan in recent years. In 2022 residents voted to allow early voting centers and expanded how voters access mail-in ballots. The idea to open access to early voting centers and make it easier for voters to submit ballots by mail was to increase voter participation in the state. Across the nation average voter turnout for presidential elections hover just above 60%, and drop to below 50% during midterm elections.

6 days ago | keweenawreport.com | Thomas Fournier

Northern Michigan University plans to honor the legacy of the missionary and explorer for which the college town receives its name, Jacques Marquette. While traveling along the shores of Lake Michigan back to a mission in St Ignace, Marquette passed away near what is today Ludington, May 18th, 1675. The day following the anniversary of Marquette’s death, the university will attend the Father Marquette 350th Commemoration in Jamrich Hall.

6 days ago | keweenawreport.com | Thomas Fournier

In 1975 the Copper Country started running. Since the first Canal Run to this summer’s event, the race has kept residents and visitors active. From groups training and preparing for a half marathon. To local businesses sponsoring canal run year after year. So we have the half marathon, the 10-mile, the five-mile, the two-mile, and we have a kids dash. And then we also have incorporated adaptive categories for the five-mile and the half marathon.

1 week ago | keweenawreport.com | Thomas Fournier

The Bill Nicholls Trail impacted by spring thaw flooding and a washout will reopen. Yesterday MI TRALE announced a DNR work crew was able to repair a culvert washout on Wednesday. The Bill Nicholls trails near M26 in Mass City was impacted by a culvert washout in late April, Despite the trail section in Mass City reopening, MI TRALE reminds riders that Bill Nicholls Trail between M 26 and the Adventure Mine remains closed due to large ice build up on the bridge.

1 week ago | keweenawreport.com | Thomas Fournier

Extending a student’s time learning can open a world of opportunity. In a recent letter to the community, Gogebic Community College President Chris Pattrito shared some of the benefits of attending a community college and expanding education and knowledge. Pattrito says the demand for skilled workers continues to grow and has become especially important in Michigan.