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First Transcontinental Railroad had immediate impact on nation

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(Editor’s note: This week’s installment of the America at 250 series focuses on the post-Civil War era and the growth of the nation. We shift to northern Utah to learn about the driving of the Golden Spike, which connected the east and west coasts of the growing nation through the first ...

US strikes Iran after drone boat rescues aviators

International News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it carried out strikes on Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Tehran vowed to respond. The strikes were "a ...

Fob’s Restaurant making a comeback in Crystal Falls

Local News

CRYSTAL FALLS — Fob’s Restaurant, a fixture in Crystal Falls for generations of customers, reopened June 1 in its original home at the Williams Mini-Mall on U.S. 2. Longtime employee Nancy Bonno had purchased the restaurant in 2016 after owner Eric Hagglund retired. Due to some later ...

Warm start to summer favored for UP region

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — A National Weather Service long-range forecast favors a warm, dry start to summer in the Upper Peninsula, while the outlook through August is neutral. The Climate Prediction Center sees a 45% chance of above-average temperatures in June and just a 20% chance of below ...

Equestrian orienteering events this weekend in Florence County

Local News

FLORENCE, Wis. — Horse enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers will gather at Halls Creek Horse Camp and Trailhead on Saturday and Sunday for an equestrian event that will blend navigation, teamwork and exploration in Florence County. Hosted by WI/MN Competitive Mounted Orienteering Chapter and ...