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Most major retailers are closed on Christmas

From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours. But there's also a handful of businesses that will be open during the holiday. Before you run out the ...

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 ...