BARAGA — With a groundbreaking Wednesday, the Baraga County Historical Museum on US 41 in Baraga, has taken a step towards an expansion that will quadruple its current size. The expansion will include the Fred Rydholm ancient copper gallery, galleries for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) and galleries telling the history of Baraga county to the present day. More than galleries will be added to the museum, with a research library and a two bedroom apartment included in the design. The apartment will be for visiting researchers or a director or intern to stay and keep museum operations open longer.

“Our goal is to be able to tell a complete story of the history of Baraga County, from pre history to the modern day,” Baraga County Historical Society President Paula McElroy said. “This

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