Houghton, at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula, has been named a small town "hidden gem," according to a list compiled by the Home & Garden TV channel. "There's something special about small towns.

PAINESDALE, Mich. (WLUC) - A Houghton County volunteer group is improving communities one home at a time. The Let’s Rebuild Community group worked on a house in Painesdale on Thursday.