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Democrat Crowley becomes Wisconsin’s first Black governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat David Crowley defeated a Republican with close ties to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, rising from a childhood in one of the nation’s poorest neighborhoods to become the first Black person to lead the battleground state. Crowley’s win over U.S. Rep. ...

Polls open in Michigan and Wisconsin until 8 p.m. today

Michigan and Wisconsin will elect new governors today as polls open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. for the midterm elections. As of 7 a.m. Monday, more than 2.3 million Michiganders had already cast absentee ballots or voted early in person, about 31% of all active registered voters, ...

El-Sayed, Rogers make final push in US Senate race

WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and fellow Michigan Democrats scrambled Monday to refocus attention on turning out Election Day voters after his former primary rival stunned the party by endorsing the Republican candidate in one of the country’s most ...

Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive

Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study. Out-of-pocket expenses are nearly 60% higher than they were just five years ago for family caregivers, who now spend an average of $11,508 a year on caregiving, according to a ...

Danielson’s Greenhouse, Floral continues to grow after 80 years

NORWAY — Evolving with the seasons while remaining rooted in the community, Danielson’s Greenhouse and Floral has become an important part of Norway’s small-business landscape. From its humble beginnings as a small greenhouse in 1946, the business has grown into a year-round ...

What Iron County voters will see on the ballot for Tuesday’s election

Iron County has several local races, including for both Forest Park and West Iron County school boards, on Tuesday’s ballot along with a number of state elected offices and two state proposals. Statewide contests include — — Governor: Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and ...