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Standing firm when family is divided

Dear Annie: Hopefully you can help me. I’ve read your column for years. My two kids are adults and have kids of their own, and they have always gotten along. However, last Thanksgiving, my son and his family decided not to stay when they found out my granddaughter was there. My ...

Today’s Birthdays

April 9, 2026 Lorraine Branback, Kingsford April VanEynde, Norway

Kiwanis Ski Club to meet Tuesday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Kiwanis Ski Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the club house at Pine Mountain in Iron Mountain.

Florence County Historical Society to meet Tuesday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church on Lake Avenue in Florence. With opening of the museum set for June 13, plans for the exhibits and activities for the season will be the main ...

Get good portion control with a tin

Dear Heloise: Portion sizes used to get out of hand in my kitchen until I put a muffin tin to use in a new way. Instead of guessing or overfilling bowls, I now divide snacks into each cup, which creates instant portion control without any measuring tools. Nuts, cut fruit, crackers and ...