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Clashes at beagle breeding facility result in dozens of arrests

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 25 protesters were arrested as an estimated 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin and were met by officers firing pepper spray and rubber bullets, authorities said Sunday. Saturday's protest ...

Council, board meetings scheduled

Iron Mountain City Council will meet at 6 p.m. today at Iron Mountain City Hall. The agenda includes a Safe Routes to School proposal. For more, go to https://www.ironmountainmi.gov/. Kingsford City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Kingsford City Hall. For more, go to ...

Exercises shared at Wellness Wednesday

IRON RIVER — The Iron Area Health Foundation sponsored a Wellness Wednesday presentation for community residents Wednesday at Young’s in Crystal Falls. The presenters for the event were Teresa Sabotta, PT, DPT, CLT, and Emily Isaacson, PTA. They shared information on exercises that an ...

Menominee County Democrats to meet

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Democrats will have their general meeting Tuesday in the ground floor meeting room behind the front desk at Spies Public Library, 940 First St. in Menominee. Hors d’oeuvres and socializing will take place starting at 5 p.m., with the meeting to follow at ...

M-35 rebuilding, roundabout project to start April 27

ISHPEMING — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $6.2 million to rebuild more than three miles of M-35 in Marquette County between County Road 480 and U.S. 41, including converting the M-35/County Road 492 intersection to a modern roundabout. Work will include ...

Gladstone group seeks model train donations

GLADSTONE – The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority is inviting community members to take part in preserving railroad history by donating model train sets and related items for an upcoming Soo Line display event in and around the Gladstone area. The organization is ...