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Tavern on Central making changes to menu, decor

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Tavern on Central in Florence reopened Thursday after some renovation work that started on Easter Sunday. Owners Nancy and Mike Dulek installed new flooring, did some painting, cleaning and a few other touch-ups. There are six new high-top tables and chairs. Other ...

DIISD preparing to begin $6.4M tech center project

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Technology Center will undergo a complete building renovation starting at the end of May or beginning of June. The majority of the work on the $6.4 million project will be completed over two summers. Gundlach Champion was awarded ...

DNR closing Agate Falls for bridge work this summer

MARENISCO — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that Agate Falls Scenic Site, a popular western Upper Peninsula attraction managed by the DNR’s Parks and Recreation Division, will be closed through late fall for essential repairs and improvements to the site’s ...

Canada’s PM: Economic ties with US a weakness that must be corrected

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected. In the 10-minute address, Carney spoke about his ...

Clashes at beagle breeding facility result in dozens of arrests

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 25 protesters were arrested as an estimated 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin and were met by officers firing pepper spray and rubber bullets, authorities said Sunday. Saturday's protest ...

Council, board meetings scheduled

Iron Mountain City Council will meet at 6 p.m. today at Iron Mountain City Hall. The agenda includes a Safe Routes to School proposal. For more, go to https://www.ironmountainmi.gov/. Kingsford City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Kingsford City Hall. For more, go to ...