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New Norway program stresses positive behaviors

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NORWAY — Norway-Vulcan Area Schools is calling on students to be “Uknighted and Present.” The 30-day challenge is designed to increase positive learning behaviors by focusing on attendance, punctuality, academics and behavior. “It takes a minimum of 21 days to form a habit,” said ...

Trump endorses Tiffany in Wisconsin’s governor’s race

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump's endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open race for governor led the congressman's top Republican rival to drop out of the race less than a day later. Tiffany now faces only nominal opposition for the Republican nomination in the ...

Communities, researchers measure ice thickness on the Great Lakes

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Scientists are asking for help from the public this winter to measure how thick the ice is on the Great Lakes and inland lakes. Data submitted by ice fishers and other people who spend time on frozen lakes could improve the models that forecast ice cover on the Great Lakes. Satellites do a ...

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 ...