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Business

Florence County team assists economic development efforts

FLORENCE, Wis. — The mission of the Florence County Economic Development team is to recruit, grow and expand a diversified business population providing broad and varied job opportunities while safeguarding the area’s natural surroundings. The Economic Development office is in the lower ...

New owners but few changes at Linnea & Kristine

IRON MOUNTAIN – Four years in the works and recently finalized, the Linnea & Kristine floral and gift shop has new owners after nearly 32 years in business. Many loyal customers already knew the change was taking place, but the rest should not worry, not much will change — even ...

Ribbon cutting for Yooper Treasures gift shop

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting ceremony this month to welcome new member Yooper Treasures. The locally owned gift shop is now open at 415 S. Stephenson Ave., Suite 10, in downtown Iron Mountain, offering both locals and visitors a place to find ...

Average long-term mortgage rate drops to 6.77%

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level since early May, an encouraging trend for prospective homebuyers at a time when the U.S. housing market remains largely held back by elevated borrowing costs and rising prices. The long-term rate fell to 6.77% from 6.81% last ...

US stocks approach their all-time high as oil prices tumble

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose toward their all-time high on Tuesday after oil prices eased further on hopes that Israel’s war with Iran will not damage the global flow of crude. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1%, following up on big gains for stocks across Europe and Asia, after President ...