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Blizzard sets records; cleanup continues

A sunny Tuesday allowed residents to deal with the several feet of snow left behind after historic Blizzard Elsa spent two days pummeling the region. Snowblowers, plows and shovelers all got workouts in trying to get driveways, walkways and roadways cleared from what many called the strongest ...

IM takes first step to send park deer to UP zoo

IRON MOUNTAIN — An application has been filed that could potentially send the Iron Mountain City Park deer herd to an Upper Peninsula zoo, though it likely won't happen soon. Mayor Dale Alessandrini on Monday said he hopes a transfer can occur by the end of summer. Several steps remain, ...

Flight cancellations, delays continue after storms head east

ATLANTA (AP) — Travel disruptions continued Tuesday in the U.S. as airlines worked to recover from a powerful storm system that had already snarled flight schedules a day earlier while the partial government shutdown continued to fuel long lines at security checkpoints. Carriers canceled ...

Remember when?

CHANNING — This week’s “Remember when?” highlights a logging camp near Channing during the winter. Postmarked Crystal Falls, Mich., in 1913 — date not visible on cancellation — the scene of the unidentified logging camp shows three traditional log buildings with tar paper gable ...

Wisconsin Senate passes $133M package to combat PFAS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature sent a $133 million plan to combat contamination from so-called forever chemicals to Gov. Tony Evers for his approval Tuesday, promising an end to years of squabbling between the Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers over the ...

Time to dig out

The region Monday endured a second day of Blizzard Elsa, with another round of snow, high winds and whiteout conditions that had officials calling for no travel except for emergencies as they struggled to clear roads. Schools, businesses and government offices all were mostly shuttered ...