12/11/2025

HOUGHTON - After nearly five hours of public comment, the Houghton County Board voted just past 11 p.m. Tuesday night against a proposed resolution to only recognize two sexes. The document of the proposed resolution spread across social media which resulted in a massive turnout of community members at both a protest before the meeting outside the courthouse and at the meeting itself exceeding the room’s 145-person capacity.  Ultimately, the board voted 4-1 against passing the motion. All commissioners voted against the resolution except by Commissioner Joel Keranen who originally drafted the resolution.

12/11/2025

BOULDER JUNCTION -  The Boulder Junction Winter Park is not yet open for the season.  Volunteers say the ice is coming along but it is NOT yet safe.  The opening is expected on Saturday the 20^th.  Upcoming cold weather will help with ice production.  The is the 2^nd year for the park which includes the Glide system that pulls skaters through the park.  Last year the Glide quickly became a major attraction for the park and the Boulder Junction area. 

12/11/2025

IRONWOOD - The Mt Zion Snocross Nationals are in Ironwood this weekend. Parking & Shuttle services will be available Friday, 2-10PM and Saturday, 2-10PM.  Mt. Zion Snocross National is the ultimate winter event for adrenaline junkies!  Professional riders from around the country compete in intense races, soaring over jumps and navigating sharp turns.  This family friendly event features ice skating, AMSOIL Coloring Zone, vendors, Pro Autograph sessions all included with admission! Kids 12 & under receive free admission!