LANSING — More than 30 years ago, a group of scientists planted 4,200 seeds of the rare Pitcher’s thistle in the sandy dunes of the Great Lakes. At the time, no one knew if the new populations would survive. Today, three decades later, the restored populations are thriving and ...

MARQUETTE, MI — Upper Peninsula Health Care Solutions has received a $50,000 grant to support its Aging Adult Mental Health program. The funding was provided by Investing in the Health of the Upper Peninsula, a joint initiative by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, the ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Clerk/Register of Deeds Carol K. Bronzyk has issued her activity report for January. Clerk records issued included 120 birth certificates, 176 death certificates, four marriage certificates, two notary public commissions, 79 concealed weapons licenses, 55 ...

A group of Democratic state lawmakers Thursday announced a proposal to put a moratorium on data center construction in Wisconsin as communities across the state grapple with local resistance to the development of hyperscale AI data centers. Debates around data centers have become increasingly ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — MJE Cares will bring anglers of all ages together on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a day of fun competition, community and giving back. The charity ice fishing tournament, hosted by a non-profit organization for M.J. Electric, will take place at Lake Antoine in Iron Mountain. ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The fate of the deer at Iron Mountain City Park is uncertain as the city is looking for alternatives to having them shot and processed into venison for food banks. At a council meeting Monday, City Manager Jordan Stanchina said he’ll continue to explore the possibility ...