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Chmiko named CEO of Lake Superior Community Partnership

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership has chosen Natalie Chmiko as its next CEO. Chmiko, a Skandia resident and Michigan economic development professional, will begin a structured CEO-designate transition Monday, working directly with outgoing CEO Christopher Germain before ...

Invasive Trade-Up Days planned in May

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition, along with its partners, will host the sixth-annual Invasive Trade-Up Days in May. Landowners can drop off invasive shrubs (with roots) from their property in exchange for a $10 voucher, up to $100, to be used toward a native ...

From ‘Lemon-Abe’ to Voltz

IRON MOUNTAIN — Abram Gingrass first made headlines at age 10 when he raised $11,000 for Make-A-Wish with a lemonade stand in 2016. Celebrating five years cancer-free, he set out to give back, unknowingly planting the seeds for a future in entrepreneurship. Now, 20, the boy who was ...

Flooding leads to bridge being closed in Vulcan

Flood warnings remain for the region as area waterways continue to swell, forcing a bridge closure Wednesday in Dickinson County that officials said may have to stay in place through the weekend. The Dickinson County Road Commission blocked off the Sturgeon River bridge on County Road ...

Citizens bring ideas, grievances to Dickinson board

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County residents are making use of the county board’s citizens’ time, addressing the board on a variety of topics — some comments received quietly, others not. During Monday’s monthly meeting, Tracy Asanuma of Iron Mountain brought neurological issues ...

Thunderstorms rip across Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Powerful storms ripped through parts of Michigan overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, tearing part of the roof off an ice arena, flooding streets and uprooting trees near the University of Michigan's main campus. National Weather Service crews were surveying ...