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Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate

SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election in Michigan on Tuesday, securing his party's control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term. Greene, a firefighter and Marine veteran, defeated Republican Jason Tunney, a former ...

Governor orders flags lowered to honor former UP state Rep. Adamini

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff today to honor and remember former state Rep. Steve Adamini. The flag lowering will coincide with the date of the memorial. “Representative Steve ...

Keweenaw Heartlands final draft published

KEWEENAW COUNTY — The final draft of the revised articles of incorporation for the future Heartlands Recreational and Natural Resources Authority has been published and is posted on the Keweenaw County website. The 12-page document was posted on April 20. During a public Heartlands update ...

Responding in times of crisis

Today is National Nurse Appreciation Day recognizing their dedication and contributions that nurses play in society. This is the first part of a feature story on local nurse Rhonda Lindstrom. --------- AURORA, Wis. — While many nurses have a set routine, Rhonda Lindstrom of Aurora follows ...

Millie Hill trail rebuild to include new ‘carpet’

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson Trail Network plans a $20,000 project to improve part of the Millie Hill mountain bike trail system, including the installation of Trail Armor, a new carpet-like material designed to reduce maintenance by preventing erosion. Chad Susott, DTN president, gained ...

Iron Mountain names top seniors in Class of 2026

IRON MOUNTAIN — Iron Mountain High School has announced five seniors as the academic top 10% of the graduating Class of 2026. Commencement ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the IMHS Stadium. — Vivian Petrusch, valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 academic record, is the ...