‘See you at the fair’: Traditional favorites and new seating in Norway

September 2, 2026

NORWAY — Fairgoers arriving at the Dickinson County Fair will find some familiar sights around the Norway fairgrounds, along with a few changes designed to make their visit more comfortable and enjoyable. The 116th annual…

Highway to be dedicated Saturday in Powers for fallen Iraq War veteran

POWERS — At 2 p.m. Saturday, a portion of U.S. 41 just south of Powers in Spalding Township will be…

Remember when?

This week’s “Remember when?” looks back at what the Dickinson County Fair in Norway has meant to generations of area…

Former Michigan Strategic Fund board member objects to UP mine funding

Last week, the Michigan Strategic Fund Board voted to allocate $50 million in state funds to support site preparation efforts…

Home Heating Tax Credit filing deadline is Sept. 30

LANSING — Michigan renters and homeowners have until Wednesday, Sept. 30, to submit a Home Heating Tax Credit claim. This credit helps…

Civic leadership opportunities expanded at two community colleges

ESCANABA — Bay College in Escanaba and Gogebic Community College are partnering to give students in the western Upper Peninsula…

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Florence County Historical Society raffle prizes to be drawn

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society’s annual raffle drawing will take place…

No place for mom guilt in a partnership

CRYSTAL FALLS — Summer reading has come to a conclusion at the Crystal Falls District Community…

CFDC Library wraps up summer reading, with fall events to begin

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The Chicago Bears were one of the best stories in the NFL last season…

Florence remains a force in Wisconsin high school volleyball one season after reaching the semifinals of…

LadyCats meet the challenge at statewide volleyball tourney

Norway and North Dickinson battled through five sets before the Knights emerged with a 3-2 road…

Norway volleyball outlasts Nordics

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Chevron to expand operations in Venezuela

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in…

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Expect busier roads on holiday weekend

The calendar tells us many children have gone back to school and the days are getting shorter but for many residents of Superiorland and beyond, there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits and beach towels before packing them up for good: Labor Day. Our highways and byways are expected to be…

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