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Acorn and Iris more than might seem at first glance

IRON MOUNTAIN — People who first come into Acorn and Iris in downtown Iron Mountain often are surprised not only by the size of the store but the scope of items offered. Acorn and Iris opened in June at 110 E. B St. in Iron Mountain, in the lower level of a building purchased by owners ...

Forecast points to mild winter as drought turns extreme

Temperatures in the Upper Peninsula this winter may range 4 to 6 degrees higher than average as a potentially record-setting El Nino is expected to shape global weather patterns, according to AccuWeather forecasters. El Nino, characterized by warmer-than-normal sea-surface temperatures over ...

Russia targets emergency crews in southern Ukraine

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine on Sunday, hitting a former school and nearby shelter that had been earlier blasted by multiple Russian guided bombs as residents waited for humanitarian aid, authorities said. No ...

Clean energy interests bolstered by election results

Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January, though President Donald Trump says he will use his veto power aggressively. With new majorities in the House and Senate after last week's midterms, ...