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Local blood drives planned

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MARQUETTE — The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets.  Two blood drives are planned in Kingsford. The first will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

Jibba Jabba event returns to downtown Houghton Feb. 14

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HOUGHTON — Jibba Jabba returns this winter with major course upgrades, the revival of a fan-favorite feature and increased prize money for top riders of the night. Downtown Houghton’s premier freestyle snowboard event will take place at 6 p.m. Eastern time Saturday, Feb. 14. The event is ...

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year. Chair Jerome Powell said at a news conference that the economy's outlook "has clearly improved since ...

IM woman gets new vehicle as Chevy Packers contest winner

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IRON MOUNTAIN — At halftime of the Green Bay Packers-Baltimore Ravens game Dec. 27, Linda Wanhala of Iron Mountain was selected as the winner of a new vehicle in the Chevy Packers Fan Experience Sweepstakes after the spinning wheel used for the competition landed on her letter "G." "I ...