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Danielson’s Greenhouse, Floral continues to grow after 80 years

NORWAY — Evolving with the seasons while remaining rooted in the community, Danielson’s Greenhouse and Floral has become an important part of Norway’s small-business landscape. From its humble beginnings as a small greenhouse in 1946, the business has grown into a year-round ...

AP: What to expect Tuesday on election day in Wisconsin

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in midterm races across the country are seeking to capitalize on souring perceptions of President Donald Trump to gain seats in Congress and tip the balance of power in their favor as his approval ratings have plummeted during his second term. One of the most ...

Dickinson ballot includes school board seats and Breitung Schools millage

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday as Dickinson County voters decide local school board races, along with casting ballots in statewide races and choosing representatives in the Michigan Legislature. In local races, the ballot includes school board elections in all districts. But only the Iron Mountain Public Schools election is contested, with four candidates vying for two seats. The Iron Mountain candidates are Eli Ward, Jay Gibbs and incumbents Shari Picucci-White and Juan M. Saldana. The Breitung Township Schools election has four candidates for four board seats ...

City, township meetings scheduled

Breitung Township Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Township Hall in Quinnesec. There will be a public hearing on a request from Michael and Andrea Michaud for a setback variance to build a detached garage in the front yard at W9435 Peterson Drive. An after-the-fact variance is requested for an existing Quonset hut at the same address. For more, go to https://www.breitungtownshipmi.gov/. Iron Mountain City Council will meet at 6 p.m. today at Iron Mountain City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing on a request from Hector LaVigne to vacate the 1200 block of ...

Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks before the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer that farmers have endured largely ...