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Woodsy Dude to teach outdoor survival skills

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IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Library will host an outdoor survival course at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fumee Lake Natural Area, Lake Antoine entrance. The Woodsy Dude will teach adults and teens outdoor skills featured in 10 favorite outdoor-themed books — “The Hunger Games, Hatchet.” Items to start building an outdoor survival kit will also be included. Registration is required — call 906-774-1218. The event is sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.

Today's Birthdays

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Oct. 8, 2026 Theresa Proudfit, Iron Mountain Oct. 7, 2026 Joanie Richtig, Iron Mountain

Leaving food out for wildlife

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Dear Heloise: I don’t know where you live, but it’s a violation of municipal law in many counties and recommended public-safety policies to leave out “safe drinking water” for wildlife. This is harmful for many reasons. For example, it breeds mosquitos that carry potentially ...

Post 50 to host fish fry Friday

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IRON MOUNTAIN — The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 of Iron Mountain will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall. Customers will have a choice of walleye, three-piece cod, eight breaded shrimp or five-piece Alaskan walleye (pollock). The meals will also include fries or homemade chips, baked beans and cole slaw. Dine-in or takeout is available. For more information or to place an order, call 906-774-5797. The post will host weekly fish fries at the hall at 916 River Ave.

FNB&T donates to Coats for Kids program

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IRON MOUNTAIN — First National Bank & Trust’s Fun Committee has been helping local children stay warm through the Coats for Kids program for more than 20 years. Each year, the committee uses money raised through collecting returnable cans and special employee events to purchase winter ...

Victorious to perform at Leif Erikson Festival Saturday

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NORWAY — The Amberg, Wis., band Victorious will make its debut at the annual Leif Erikson Festival on Saturday in downtown Norway. The group, featuring Victoria Zipter, will perform a variety of rock ’n’ roll music from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the band shell. Scandinavian-themed food, ...