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GOP seeks ‘comprehensive oversight’ of Michigan’s 2026 election

In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi last week, Michigan Republicans asked the federal government to provide “comprehensive oversight” of the state’s 2026 election. But the letter doesn’t specify what “comprehensive oversight” means. And it’s not clear that the ...

Muskies topic of next Outdoor Education program in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The next Outdoor Education program will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in the lower level conference room of the Florence Natural Resource Center, 5628 Forestry Drive on the corner of U.S. 2 and Highway 101/70 in Florence. Taylor Flannery, owner of Musky Guarantee Guide Service, will ...

Effects of government shutdown linger

She had it figured down to the last dollar. The looming insurance payment, balanced against the hard-earned paycheck. The cost of keeping her children fed, covered mostly with government SNAP assistance. And when Shelby Williams reviewed the family budget for November, she told herself that ...

What’s open on Thanksgiving?

WASHINGTON (AP) — With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists. Most big U.S. retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, many will open early ...