A ‘Spore-Tacular’ celebration

July 28, 2026

CRYSTAL FALLS — Beneath the forest floor near Crystal Falls lies a living organism that has been quietly growing for at least 2,500 years. The community will celebrate that natural wonder during the 35th-annual Humongous…

MSP warns of scam calls targeting state residents

UPPER PENINSULA — Residents are being warned about a recent phone scam involving individuals posing as Michigan State Police personnel.…

Tornado tears through Fox Valley area, leaving 30K without power

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in…

New US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit amid trade tariff disputes

DETROIT (AP) — A major new bridge linking Canada and the U.S. at Detroit opened Monday to trucks, cars and…

MMACF Youth Advisory Council looks for teens

MENOMINEE — The M&M Area Community Foundation is inviting local youth ages 12 to 17 to join its Youth Advisory…

Gallagher appointed to AACC commission on future of work

ESCANABA — Bay College has announced that Vice President of Workforce Innovation & Strategic Partnerships Cindy Gallagher has been appointed…

Lifestyles

Does forgiveness fix all?

Dear Annie: Most often a cheating husband or wife causes the divorce. Most would…

Wednesday — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1970, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Spiro’s in Iron Mountain.…

Class Get-togethers

Today's Birthdays

One in four people can’t cook

Local Sports

Packers opted for continuity over chaos, Policy says

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The decision to keep Green Bay Packers coach Matt…

City Park hosts bocce's UP Open

Orioles clout 3 homers in 8-5 win over Tigers

ESCANABA — A quality field is expected to be on hand for the 79th Annual Michigan-Wisconsin…

Escanaba to host Michigan-Wisconsin Tennis Open

Business

7-28 stocks

White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers

7-25 stocks

Chamber welcomes new member Hektik Hobbies

Should former Vice President Kamala Harris again seek the presidency in 2028?

Opinion

Shop smart to avoid back-to-school scams

Hard — and perhaps depressing — to believe the 2026-27 school year will begin in only a few weeks. The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need — and for…

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