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Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs

TORONTO (AP) — Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply. The confrontation ...

Two rescued after going over waterfall in Gogebic County

WAKEFIELD —Two people had only minor injuries but needed to be rescued Monday after being swept over Rainbow Falls in Gogebic County, according to the sheriff’s office. The Gogebic County Sheriff’s deputies began searching the area by Black River Trail about 1:39 p.m. Monday, with ...

Conservation District budget to be presented

KINGSFORD — The proposed budget of the Dickinson Conservation District for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 will be presented to the Dickinson Conservation District Board for final approval at the regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. The public is invited to comment on the proposed budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the Dickinson Conservation District Office, 420 N. Hooper St. in Kingsford.

DNR Service Center counters, call center closed today, Thursday 

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable today and Thursday. All DNR Customer and Outreach Services staff will be attending training for continued customer service excellence, including important program-specific training. The training dates were selected because they coincide with the lowest license sales and phone call volume during that time of the year. The DNR Tipline, Emergency Spills line and Wisconsin Emergency ...

LSSU’s first year experience program builds connections

SAULT STE. MARIE — Before their first semester begins, more than 30 incoming Lake Superior State University students in the College of Great Lakes Ecology and Education spent a day exploring Sault Ste. Marie, connecting with their new classmates, and contributing to the community. The ...

German-themed fundraiser in IM on Friday for Holy Spirit

IRON MOUNTAIN — Prost! A taste of Germany is coming to Iron Mountain, and it’s bringing beer brats, pretzels, decadent desserts and plenty of Gemutlichkeit — all for a great cause. A German-themed fundraiser benefiting the “kids” at Holy Spirit Catholic School in Norway is set for ...