Western Region

Habaneros Fresh Mexican Kitchen expected to open June 1

A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Hancock soon, from the owners of the Library Restaurant & Brewpub in Houghton. Habaneros Fresh Mexican Kitchen is set to open in early […]

A rivalry for the ages: Keweenaw Peninsula hockey teams play for the love of the game, competition

Let's be clear here--there is no age limit on rivalry. Be it the youngest Little League baseball players to high school student-athletes to college and professional, there is always that one team that you want to beat, no matter what. In Copper Country, it's an adult hockey league and a game between two teams that dates back nearly a century.

Evans joins law firm with offices in Marquette and Houghton
Sen. Levin visits Sawyer airport

Source: Escanaba Daily Press

U.P. POW remains finally come home from Korean War

Source: Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

The Northern Lights: A slideshow by Shawn Malone

We have the luxury of living in a place where nature's beauty showcases itself on a daily basis. Better yet, we have an amazing photographer in Shawn Malone who is capable of capturing it all. Check out her slideshow this week that captures the beauty of the northern lights.

Duluth shipping starts; Soo Locks not far behind

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

MDOT to invest $49 million in U.P. projects

Source: Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

Michigan Tech latest U.P. school to go green with graduation gowns

Source: UPI

Upside of Life: Every job should be celebrated

We here at Second Wave believe that any job that is created or retained deserves its own story. Managing editor Sam Eggleston writes in this week's column about job growth and how companies can spread the word that they're hiring.

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