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Children’s book celebrates 12 days of Christmas — Yooper-style

QUINNESEC — A Quinnesec woman has put a fun twist to a classic Christmas carol in her debut children’s book, “The Twelve Days of Yooper Christmas.” Dana Saugstad replaced each day of gifts with Yooper traditions and culture, including a brookie, 10-pointers, ski jumpers and, of ...

Dickinson OKs budget, contract talks continue

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County has yet to reach collective bargaining agreements with unionized employees for 2026, but Controller Brian Bousley said there should be no complications working under current contracts as talks go forward. “We’re getting closer,” he said of negotiations ...

Niagara officer cleared in Nov. 5 traffic death

An investigation into a fatal crash Nov. 5 in Niagara, Wis., has ended with no charges filed against any involved law enforcement. Steve Mecklenburg, 57, fled a traffic stop at a high rate of speed and swerved into oncoming traffic in the 1000 block of Main Street, hitting a garbage truck ...

Wisconsin man dies in UP snowmobile crash

A 61-year-old Luxemburg, Wis., man died Sunday when the snowmobile he was operating left a trail in Gogebic County and hit a wooden post, according to Michigan State Police at the Wakefield Post. A preliminary investigation found the snowmobile was eastbound on Trail 2 in Bessemer Township at ...

No Daily News on Christmas

IRON MOUNTAIN — With no mail delivery on Christmas, The Daily News will not publish a newspaper Thursday. The Daily News office will close earlier than normal today for Christmas Eve, at noon, and remain closed Thursday for the holiday. A newspaper will be published Friday. Regular office ...