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Class Get-togethers

Wednesday — Vulcan High School Classes 1960 to 1965, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. — Kingsford High School Class of 1973, dinner, 6 p.m., Bartoletti’s in Aurora, Wis. All are welcome. Thursday — KHS Class of 1970, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Bob & ...

Navigating the drama in a blended family

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been struggling with marital problems ever since he proposed. Before that, we got along well, but things took a turn for the worse after the engagement. His ex-wife is constantly causing drama, and whenever I try to stand up for myself, the situation gets ...

Local AAUW seeks applications for its Non-Traditional Scholarship

IRON MOUNTAIN — American Association of University Women Iron Mountain/Kingsford Branch is accepting applications for its Non-Traditional Scholarship. AAUW is an organization whose mission is to promote equality for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. ...

Post 50 fish fry Friday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall. Dinners will include a choice of three-piece cod or eight fried shrimp, along with fries, baked beans and cole slaw. Cost is $14 per plate. Dine-in or takeout is ...

Tired nurse struggling with disrespectful patients

Dear Annie: Last week, I was caring for a patient named “Mr. Thompson,” who had come in with severe back pain. After completing my initial assessment, his daughter, “Sally,” arrived and immediately demanded that I give her father “the strongest pain meds you’ve got.” I ...

Couponing saves a ton of money

Dear Readers: We received hundreds of comments about couponing, and I’m absolutely delighted to see that so many people use them. So many times, you might think, “Well, it’s only 25 cents,” but here are a couple of my readers who have some very interesting thoughts on coupons: Dear ...