Hard to breathe

July 16, 2026

IRON MOUNTAIN — Heavy smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota moved into the Upper Peninsula early Wednesday, locking the region down with unhealthy, even hazardous, air conditions that prompted warnings to stay indoors. Meteorologists…

Dickinson accepts regional plan for public defenders

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson, Iron and Delta counties will receive a state grant to form a regional organization to provide…

Saturday in the Park offers five bands over two nights

IRON MOUNTAIN — The 14th-annual Saturday in the Park returns Friday and Saturday with a full and diverse lineup of…

State agencies issue permits for Line 5; others sit in queue

Two state agencies have issued permits for Enbridge Energy's proposed tunnel to replace the existing 73-year-old dual pipelines on the…

Touch-A-Truck event Saturday in Kingsford

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office will host a Touch-A-Truck event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at…

Program on wolves offered in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The public is invited to attend a free, outdoor education program in Florence on wolf management. The…

Lifestyles

Printz headlines Comedy for a Cause fundraiser

IRON MOUNTAIN — The second-annual Comedy for a Cause hits the stage at The Braumart in Iron Mountain on Saturday. Headliner Robbie Printz is joined by Ethan Printz, and Tim “Bubs” Ellison. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which is hosted and supported by the LongRiders M/C Michigan, goes to the U.P. Honor Flight and the…

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will have its annual Strawberry Social and Quilt…

Annual Strawberry Social, Quilt Show on Saturday in Florence

A season of distance, not goodbye

July 16, 2026

Local Sports

State tourney begins Friday in Felch

Action gets underway at 9 a.m. Friday at Felch Field as Iron Mountain North…

Thomas Entertainment in Quinnesec will host a fundraising event from 4 to 8 p.m. today for…

LL team fundraiser tonight in Quinnesec

Little League donation

Yzerman steps down as Red Wings GM

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Opinion

Operation Safe Driver targets risky behaviors

Though it should be normal practice at all times, drivers are being reminded this week of the importance of focusing on the road when behind the wheel — and following the rules on speeding and other risky driving behaviors. As law enforcement agencies across Michigan increase enforcement efforts as part of Operation Safe Driver…

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