WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, driven by consumers who continue to spend in the face of ongoing inflation. U.S. gross domestic product from July through September — the ...

IRON RIVER — When Kalee Hernandez of Iron River launched her Upper Peninsula-inspired charcuterie gift box service, CharYooperie, in early December, she had no idea it would take off the way it has. "What started as a small idea has exploded into something the U.P. community has embraced ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Grayson & Co. Jewelers to mark the store's recent showroom expansion. Catie Schultz opened Grayson & Co. Jewelers in July 2012 after more than a decade working at Michael’s Fine Jewelry in ...

LANSING — On Jan. 1, Michigan's minimum wage rate will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour as set by Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, which establishes the annual schedule of increases. According to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, effective ...