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IM looks to West Coast for used street sweeper

IRON MOUNTAIN — A used street sweeper will be transported from California to meet the city of Iron Mountain's needs at a savings of about $200,000 from buying new. The city council this week approved the purchase of a 2011 Elgin Crosswind from a Sacramento dealer for $169,500. The cost for ...

Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump's war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. The legislation, known as a war powers ...

Specialty crops growers still waiting on aid warn $1B won’t be enough

Agriculture officials are preparing to send out payments to U.S. growers of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops later this spring after a several-month delay. The U.S. Department of Agriculture last month announced the list of specialty crops that will qualify for payments under ...

Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference March 12 in Escanaba

ESCANABA — Michigan State University Extension will once again host the annual Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference in Escanaba. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, March 12, in Room 952 of the Joseph Heirman University Center at Bay College in ...

Outdoor education talk on Tuesday in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The monthly Florence County outdoor education talk will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the lower-level conference room at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center & Gift Shop in Florence. Attendees will learn about what adaptations and strategies Wisconsin’s wildlife uses to ...

2026 Public Access Lands Atlas now available

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase. From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for everyone to enjoy. Updated every two years, ...