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Army to use nuclear power WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army has announced plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable energy source independent of the commercial electric grid. The Wednesday announcement comes as the Trump administration pushes hard to develop the next generation of nuclear power. No nuclear microreactors are supplying power to the commercial electric grid in the United States today. Five companies selected by the Army will be awarded up to $2.2 billion in total over five years. The Army expects that more than ...

Deadly flash floods in Nepal leave hundreds missing

International News

UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. Experts said an avalanche ...

LSSU’s first year experience program builds connections

Local News

SAULT STE. MARIE — Before their first semester begins, more than 30 incoming Lake Superior State University students in the College of Great Lakes Ecology and Education spent a day exploring Sault Ste. Marie, connecting with their new classmates, and contributing to the community. The ...

DNR Service Center counters, call center closed today, Thursday 

Local News

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable today and Thursday. All DNR Customer and Outreach Services staff will be attending training for continued customer service excellence, including important program-specific training. The training dates were selected because they coincide with the lowest license sales and phone call volume during that time of the year. The DNR Tipline, Emergency Spills line and Wisconsin Emergency ...

Conservation District budget to be presented

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KINGSFORD — The proposed budget of the Dickinson Conservation District for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 will be presented to the Dickinson Conservation District Board for final approval at the regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. The public is invited to comment on the proposed budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the Dickinson Conservation District Office, 420 N. Hooper St. in Kingsford.