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Harbor Freight opens new store in IM’s Midtown Mall

IRON MOUNTAIN — Harbor Freight officially opened its newest location Tuesday at 1052 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain’s Midtown Mall. “We’re excited to continue growing our footprint with the opening of our new Iron Mountain location. Each new store represents our commitment to ...

Average mortgage rate climbs to highest level in nearly a year

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers at a time when rising oil prices are already squeezing household budgets. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.58% ...

DeHaan named assistant VP at First Bank, Upper Michigan

ESCANABA — First Bank, Upper Michigan, has promoted Alex DeHaan to assistant vice president and trust officer within the Investment Management Group. This promotion reflects DeHaan’s nearly nine years in providing service to First Bank clients, according to a news release. He started ...

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event after Trump tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. In ...