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Chamber welcomes LongRiders Motorcycle Club as member

IRON MOUNTAIN – The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a new member, the LongRiders Motorcycle Club. For decades, the LongRiders Motorcycle Club has been more than just a riding organization. In addition to promoting motorcycle ...

Mortgage rate reach highest level in a year at 6.66%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth consecutive week to its highest level in a year, another setback for prospective homebuyers hoping for a break from elevated home loan borrowing costs. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.66% from 6.58% last ...

Menards hosting drive for local animal shelters

Menards home improvement stores will again serve as a donation drop site for a local animal shelter for two full months, starting Saturday through Sept. 30. Menards’ Pet & Wildlife Department has a wide variety of pet supplies that can be purchased for a local shelter, including food, treats, feeders, collars, beds, storage containers, mats and more. A large collection box for donations has been set up near the exit doors at Menards. “We’re pleased that we’re able to participate in such a wonderful event as we hope to lend a helping hand to the community,” Menards states in ...

Microsoft’s best day since 2008 leads US stock markets

NEW YORK (AP) — A monster day for Microsoft’s stock following signals its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street on Thursday, while computer-chip companies regained some of their sharp recent losses. In the bond market, though, worries remained ...