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Wisconsin GOP sends ‘400-year veto’ constitutional amendment to voters

Wisconsin voters will be asked whether the state’s constitution should be amended to prevent the governor’s powerful partial veto from increasing taxes or fees under a measure that cleared the state Assembly on Thursday. It’s a direct response to a partial veto from Democratic Gov. Tony ...

Michigan ranks high for foreign-owned farmland

A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report found that foreign investors own nearly 10% of Michigan’s farmland. Foreign entities or U.S. companies with a “significant foreign interest” hold 1.9 million acres of agricultural land in the state, accounting for 8.8% of Michigan’s total ...

Grounded due to weather

IRON MOUNTAIN — For the first time in 23 years, the Kiwanis Ski Club lost its entire weekend of ski jumping at Pine Mountain due to the weather — and the sport’s governing body lost one of its favorite events on the International Continental Cup circuit. “It’s always a highlight ...

St. Vincent Tree Service climbing in the business

NIAGARA, Wis. — St. Vincent Tree Service, which is going on 11 years in business, specializes in "goin' where the big trucks can't." The business is operated by Chris St. Vincent, with help from his daughter, Tayler, as secretary, and support from his wife, Danielle. "I think you ...

City, township meetings scheduled

Iron Mountain Planning Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. today at Iron Mountain City Hall. The panel will establish a public hearing for a special use permit. Kingsford Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Kingsford City Hall. Breitung Township Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. ...

Iron River to welcome Olympian Baumgartner on Wednesday

IRON RIVER — The Iron River community will welcome home Olympic champion snowboarder Nick Baumgartner on Wednesday after his recent participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. A 2022 Olympic gold medalist, Baumgartner again represented Team USA on the world stage this year. While ...