IRON MOUNTAIN — What’s behind the walls can make a big difference when the heating bill arrives. The Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency will highlight its weatherization program and other available resources during a special…
Region’s drought worsens as El Nino may be intense
IRON MOUNTAIN — Drought conditions have turned extreme in northern Wisconsin and bordering Upper Peninsula communities, including Iron Mountain-Kingsford. Rainfall…
Enbridge reports aquifer breach on Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin
Enbridge is responding to an aquifer breach on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas…
Northern Michigan foresters frustrated as ice storm recovery funds run dry
Federal money meant to help restore Michigan forests after the March 2025 ice storm has stopped flowing into the state…
Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan school’s ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to a school district’s ban on shirts with the phrase…
DNR seeks input on Van Riper State Park
CHAMPION — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants public input on new management plans for Van Riper State Park…
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Lifestyles
Wild Rivers Quilt Guild show set for Saturday, Sunday in IM
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. — The Wild Rivers Quilt Guild will host its 2026 quilt show, “Quilting in My Life,” on Saturday and Sunday at Central Middle School, 300 W. B St. in Iron Mountain. The show will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is…
Local Sports
Miller's struggles put Padres down 2-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mason Miller's emergence as the best closer in the major leagues…
Forest Park captures Esky Invite
Florence reached the semifinals of Saturday's Escanaba Invitational volleyball tournament, posting 2-0 wins Saturday over Menominee,…
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Business
New owners bring back old name for Mertins Main Street Cafe in IR
IRON RIVER — The Main Street Cafe in Iron River, under new ownership, is…
Opinion
Vote in midterms against the threat of socialism
Within a few short weeks, voters in Michigan will be making the most important decision in not only our lifetime but the lifetime of our children and grandchildren as well. This is not a matter of Democrat or Republican affiliation but what we want our country to become. America has always had strength beyond…
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