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DNR seeks tips about dead eagles in Delta County

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials have asked for the public's help in determining what happened to five bald eagles found dead in Delta County's Garden Peninsula. The eagle carcasses were recovered between April 3 and April 17 in a single area on the peninsula, a piece of ...

Researchers say Isle Royale’s wolves thriving as packs prey on moose

Wolves on a remote island in Lake Superior appear to be thriving, but they're making deep dents in the moose population that they rely on as a leading food source, according to a report released Monday. Isle Royale is a 134,000-acre national park in far western Lake Superior between Grand ...

U-M: Consumer confidence survey drops to 2022 lows

Consumer sentiment dropped for the second month in a row, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, with respondents citing concerns about the Iran War, resulting in high gas prices and poor buying conditions. “The Iran conflict appears to be passing through to consumer ...

Courthouse to close early on Wednesday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Courthouse in downtown Iron Mountain will close at noon Wednesday for required maintenance, according to County Controller Brian Bousley. Regular hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are expected to resume Thursday.

Frontier forts had key role in lead-up, conclusion of American Revolution

Editor’s note: The first few weeks of our America at 250 series has focused heavily on the early career of George Washington, the nation’s first president and, prior to the American revolution, an officer in the British Army. We touched briefly two week ago on Washington’s campaign ...

Tall Pines offers groceries, gas, lodging and propane in Amasa

AMASA — Tall Pines in Amasa can provide almost everything needed to enjoy outdoor recreation in the area. The business, built in 1987 by Steve and Vinnie Liscomb, has a gas station, grocery store, hotel and also sells propane. Chad and Corina Koeberl bought the business in 2021. “We ...