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Report: Prized winter birds could be fewer in number

The annual Winter Finch Forecast sounds like most of the region will see fewer of the favorite species in yard trees or feeders this coming season. The Ontario, Canada-based Finch Research Network each fall releases its report on potential winter bird movement based on what food conditions ...

Giving ‘children a voice’

IRON MOUNTAIN — For a child who has experienced abuse, telling someone what happened can be frightening. Having to repeat that experience to several different people can make an already difficult situation even more traumatic. At the Dickinson Area Child Advocacy Center, the goal is to ...

Child dies of measles in Wisconsin, first such death since 1990

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died after contracting measles, the state’s first death from the disease in 36 years, state officials announced Thursday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services did not specify where the death happened or provide any ...

Kingsford adds decorating contest to holiday event

KINGSFORD — Registrations for a house decorating contest in Kingsford are due Nov. 20 as the city introduces a new event as a part of its annual Christmas tree lighting in December. This year’s tree lighting will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the Kingsford High School gymnasium. Usually the event takes place on a Thursday but there was a scheduling conflict with the school, said organizer Jennifer Castro, the city’s administrative assistant/AP clerk. It will again feature performances by the school band and choirs. There will be cookies and hot ...

Body recovered of man swept into Lake Superior in Marquette

CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP — Authorities Friday recovered the body of a man reportedly swept off Blackrocks in Marquette’s Presque Isle Park the previous day. The 62-year-old man from the Calumet area was knocked into the lake shortly before 3 p.m. Eastern time Thursday in what the Marquette City ...