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Phi Kappa Tau's “In Search of a Maiden So Fair, Our Hero Enters the Dragon's Lair" won first place.

And the snow statue winners are …

Phi Kappa Tau wins the top spot in the Winter Carnival's snow sculpture competition with “In Search of a Maiden So Fair, Our Hero Enters the Dragon's Lair.”

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John and Shirley Berry (left) with Kristin and Brock Tessman, NMU's president, at the Northern Center
Berry surpasses $10 million in donations to NMU

“I was a young kid, still wet behind the ears, when I arrived on campus. But Northern provided a great foundation that helped me grow and mature, along with valuable preparation for life’s many challenges,” said John Berry Jr., who along with his wife, Shirley, are the largest donors in NMU's history.

Visit Keweenaw leader named VP of Michigan’s statewide tourism association

“I’m honored to serve in a leadership position with (Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus),” said Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw. "I’ve learned so much by working with our industry peers from across the state, and I look forward to collaborating with the (association) membership to move forward Michigan’s tourism industry and visitor economy.”

Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival kicks off today

Michigan Technological University's annual Winter Carnival kicks off today and continues through Saturday. Students are inviting fellow Huskies and visitors to take in "Dragons, Knights, and Legendary Sights" during the popular event.

NMU Center for Forensic Science Director Jane Harris (left) with Dr. Carolyn Isaac of MSU, collaborating on the assessment of one of the victims.
NMU’s Harris praised for her work in identifying unnamed remains

“While we had over 50 team members participating in this dig, none of them was more valuable than Dr. Harris … Her professionalism and wealth of knowledge were amazing, and her willingness to teach was apparent,” the assistant director of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Office of Forensic Science wrote in a letter.

Downtown Menominee
Communities prepare for Match on Main grants

“The funds can be used for such things as renovating the interior of the business, developing an outdoor dining area, marketing, technical upgrades or working capital,” said Craig Woerpel, who is executive director of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority. 

An architect's draft of the proposed development for the Bay Mills Indian Community in Brimley.
Bay Mills Indian Community announces $5.5 million mixed-use development

“This project will honor our history and provide for our future. King’s Club gave (the Bay Mills Indian Community) the foundation to build upon, and for that we are thankful,” said Whitney Gravelle, president of the Bay Mills Indian Community.

Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
World’s largest freshwater animal study includes NMU professor

“There are over 2,000 species of freshwater crabs in the tropical freshwaters around the world, and many of them are vulnerable to environmental threats,” said Neil Cumberlidge, Northern Michigan University Biology Emeritus Professor.

U.P. public schools hit hard with data breach

“It is worth noting that this breach is on PowerSchool’s end and has not affected any of our other systems in the district,” said Mid Peninsula Schools Superintendent Eric VanDamme. “As always, our top priority is to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff.”

A cruise ship docks at Houghton's transformed waterfront.
Keweenaw Community Foundation awards $63,050 in grants to community projects

"We continue to feel inspired by our community when reading through amazing projects and initiatives our local organizations engage in. We feel a deep sense of gratitude for this community and its commitment to care for each other and our environment," said Robin Meneguzzo, executive director of the Keweenaw Community Foundation. 

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