IRONWOOD — Michigan Technological University and Northern Michigan University joined other universities across the nation Wednesday in canceling all face-to-face classes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gogebic Community College will remain open, according to President George McNulty, but the college will work with health officials daily to monitor the situation.

“The health of our students and community is our most important priority,” said McNulty. “While there are not confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gogebic County, the number of cases nationally continues to grow. We will...