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Michigan copper critical to Union victory in Civil War

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(Editor’s note: The Daily News, in cooperation with three other Upper Peninsula newspapers, is running companion pieces to Ogden Newspapers’ “America at 250” series, with a focus on the U.P.’s role in building America. For this week’s “America at 250” story, see page ...

Forest Park names top 10 in Class of 2026

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CRYSTAL FALLS — Forest Park Schools has announced its top 10 seniors in the Class of 2026. — Maykayli Carlson has made every honor roll all four years while being involved in softball, basketball and the marching and concert band. Outside of school, Carlson has worked at Slivensky ...

IR native returning to UP as family medicine physician

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EAST LANSING — Madiline McNamara is a Yooper through and through. Growing up in Iron River, her dream of becoming a doctor unfolded as she experienced rural health care disparities firsthand. “After a type 1 diabetes diagnosis when I was 10, I wanted to be able to help others just as ...

National Road connected a young nation

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(Editor’s Note: With new settlements being established in the Northwest Territory, leaders of the still young United States tackled another issue — how to link cities in the east with new opportunities in the west. This happened through an act of Congress creating what came to be known as ...

Occhietti scholarships awarded

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Three students have received Dorothy Occhietti Scholarships, awarded by the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District CTE Scholarship Association. Micah Flunker, Aubrey Applekamp and Evelyn Langin each earned a $2,000 scholarship to support pursuing careers in technical education fields. ...