George Gipp, Notre Dame's first All-American football player, was born at 432 Hecla Street in Laurium on February 18, 1895. "The Gipper scored 83 touchdowns while the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame won 27, lost 2 and tied 3 games. During Gipp's final 20 games, Notre Dame amassed a record of 19-0-1, scoring an incredible 560 points to their opponents' 97. On defense, Gipp was truly invincible. Not a single pass was completed in his protective zone during his four years at Notre Dame. As a college f

Skate with Santa at the George Gipp Arena in Laurium on December 16 from 4-6PM, or head to the Houghton County Arena in Hancock to skate with Santa and the Hancock Bulldogs from 6:45-8PM on December 22. Make sure to bring your own skates! Both events are free of charge, but consider bringing a non-perishable food donation to the event at the George Gipp Arena. Event details can be found at https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/events/ | Visit Keweenaw