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Empathy: One of mankind’s most important qualities

NIAGARA, Wis. — When I was growing up, I would from time to time complain to my mother about someone in my class at school. The complaints would generally come after I felt that the other student had slighted me in some way or done something I did not consider to be “fair.” My mother ...

4-H Club volunteers, members recognized at awards banquet

NORWAY — Dickinson County 4-H Club had its annual recognition and awards banquet at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Norway. The banquet provides an opportunity for 4-H Club members, volunteers and community supporters to be recognized for their contributions to the Dickinson County 4-H ...

Stamp club to meet on March 17

IRON MOUNTAIN — The monthly meeting of the Northwoods Philatelic Society stamp club is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 in the fellowship room of First Lutheran Church, 1210 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain. A short business meeting and educational program will be followed by the ...

Afraid to trade security for soil

Dear Annie: I’ve been married nearly 40 years. My wife’s father has passed, and her 81-year-old mother still lives on the family farm. My wife is on a loan her mother took out to buy part of that farm, and she handles everything for my mother-in-law. One of her brothers lives in the ...

March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026 Coen Christensen, 15, Quinnesec Gary Sleik, 85, Iron Mountain March 8, 2026 Rosemary Haepers, Norway Cole Lanthier, Iron Mountain

Try this K-Cup hack to save money

Dear Heloise: Reusing K-Cups can help save money, but there's a better way that doesn't sacrifice flavor. Reusable or refillable K-Cups are widely available and designed specifically for single-serve machines. They have a small pop-top lid and can be filled with your favorite ground ...