IRON MOUNTAIN — A pair of young brothers have been chosen as this year’s Lemonade Day Entrepreneurs of the Year. Ian and Ryker Schafer operated the Freedom Freezy Lemon Squeezy stand during the fourth-annual event…
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Barr declared winner in U.S. House Democratic primary
Callie Barr has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan's 1st Congressional District, the Associated Press announced. Barr,…
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A few northern Wisconsin counties are experiencing “severe drought” conditions, and it is only expected to get worse. “I’m pretty…
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For decades, college has been — and continues to be — the most reliable path to well-paying careers. But when students and families hear stories about the rising costs of college, the growing student debt crisis, and the rapidly changing job market, it’s natural for them to wonder if postsecondary education is worth the…
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