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IXL Museum’s rededication celebration set for July 4

HERMANSVILLE — The former headquarters of the Wisconsin Land & Lumber Company that sits in the center of Hermansville is more than a museum piece — it’s a story of a town built by lumber, innovation and perseverance. Nearly 150 years later, the landmark known today as the IXL ...

Porcupine Mountains park cabin destroyed by fire

CARP LAKE TOWNSHIP — The popular Whitetail Cabin at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is considered a total loss after a fire Friday. Local volunteer fire departments arrived Friday evening shortly after the fire was discovered. No one was injured in the blaze, an official for the ...

Roots and Rivers to host Conservation Celebration

CRANDON, Wis. — Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition is rebranding to Roots and Rivers Collaborative. The group will host its first Conservation Celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Wolf River Rendezvous Campsites and Cottages at 11624 U.S. 8 in Crandon, Wis. Ed The ...

Michigan Democrats clash in Senate debate Thursday

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats hoping to avoid a bruising primary in a must-win U.S. Senate race instead found themselves with a fiery and at times combative debate Thursday, as progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly went on offense against his rivals. The clash ...

‘Mystery Spot Marquette: A Walking Tour’ planned

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Regional History Center will present “Mystery Spot Marquette: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski” at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, June 10. Where participants go on this tour is a “mystery,” but it’s a short walk to the one place in Marquette where you can ...

Fundraising push resumes to complete inclusive play area

IRON MOUNTAIN — Lake Antoine Park Partners has started Phase II of its “Everyone Plays!” fundraising campaign. The non-profit hopes to raise $100,000 by Sept. 30 to complete its accessible playground project at Lake Antoine Park in Iron Mountain, at an estimated cost of ...