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Trump says he’s won’t extend pause on global tariffs past July 9

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9, when the negotiating period he set would expire, and his administration will notify countries that the trade penalties will take effect unless there are deals ...

Task force groups focus on key economic development issues

The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance is the leader in stimulating economic development in the Dickinson County area of the Upper Peninsula. The Alliance is a 501(c)(6) organization, with 80% of its funding coming from private-sector employers. We take a business-first approach to ...

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 level Room 134 of Florence County Courthouse, 501 Lake Ave. in Florence. For an appointment, call Director Eric Printz at 715-528-3294 or find out more at https://www.growflorencecounty.com/. Two boards work to accomplish business growth and development — the Economic Development Committee or ...

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 Linnea ...

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 week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.86%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also fell. The average rate dropped to 5.89% from 5.96% last week. A year ago, it was 6.16%, Freddie Mac ...