IRON MOUNTAIN — No numbers were offered, but Dickinson County officials on Monday summarized the 2026 county fair as boasting high attendance, including possibly the highest turnout ever Saturday, Sept. 5. “I’ve never seen as many cars as on Saturday night,” Sheriff Aaron Rochon ...
LANSING — The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is expanding in-person service by introducing a new walk-in option at all 12 local offices throughout the state, including Marquette. This marks the first time since before the pandemic that walk-in service has been available for all offices, restoring accessibility while continuing safety improvements introduced in recent years. Workers can choose to schedule an appointment up to 14 days in advance or walk in without an appointment. Appointments remain the priority, but walk-ins are welcome as capacity allows. All offices are ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — This week’s “Remember When?” feature — provided by the Florence County Historical Museum — looks back to a 1917 Florence Mining News article featuring the Florence Farm, noting it was one of the largest, most modern and best-equipped farms in northern Wisconsin ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, stalling an industry-backed effort to place new guardrails around digital assets after demanding more limits on President Donald Trump's investments. The 49-50 vote ...
Board votes to close center WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building. In a social media post, Trump said the closure was needed for safety repairs. But he said the repairs, which Congress has allocated $257 million to cover, would only happen if the board was allowed to move forward with plans to add his name to the building. A federal judge has twice said that can't happen without the ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful ...
