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Comments sought on Kimberly-Clark Marinette Green Tier contract

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with Kimberly-Clark Marinette Mill. Specifically, this proposal covers activities at the facility on Riverside Avenue in Marinette. Kimberly-Clark has been a Tier 1 ...

Trump rethinking Canada bridge amid Michigan jeers, cheers

The White House contends President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan, a potential new wrinkle in an escalating dispute between the U.S. and its northern neighbor. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which would connect Detroit to ...

Fair board seeks buyer for liquor license

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Fair Board wants to sell its newly acquired liquor license but has yet to find a buyer. During a county board meeting Monday, Commissioner Victoria Jakel said the fair board believes the license is “more trouble than it’s worth.” Jakel and County ...

Whitmer signs off on school cell phone ban set for next fall

Marking off a priority that she first shared in her 2025 State of the State Address, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature to a set of bills to ban cellphones during instruction time in Michigan classrooms. With control of the Legislature split between Democrats and ...

Remember when?

This week’s “Remember when?” features photos taken by Luella Mendini of Iron Mountain at the 1940 ski jumping competition at Pine Mountain. In one photo is a view of the crowd from the top of the hill. In the second photo, from right are Camillo Mendini and Kate and Caesar Oralla, ...

Unoccupied house in Delta County leveled by explosion

GARDEN TOWNSHIP – A unoccupied house in Garden Township exploded Monday night, resulting in a complete loss of the residence. Law enforcement was dispatched about 10:23 p.m. to the Garden area for an explosion, according to Garden Township Fire Department Chief Keith Farley. “A ...