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Evers, GOP say deal close on PFAS in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and GOP lawmakers say they’re optimistic that a long-awaited deal is in sight over releasing $132 million set aside to address PFAS contamination. Evers and Republicans worked with state regulators on changes to two bills authored by Wisconsin state Sen. Eric ...

Democratic Party plans vigil, state rep event

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Democratic Party will have a vigil in honor of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who was shot to death by Border Patrol agents. from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of Lake Antoine from 5-6pmAttendees should bring flashlights or flameless candles. Dress ...

Israel recovers remains of last hostage in Gaza

International News

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel brought home the remains of the last hostage in Gaza on Monday, closing a painful chapter for the country and clearing the way for the next and more challenging phase of its ceasefire with Hamas. The next step is likely to be the reopening of Gaza's border with ...

Dickinson’s Wender remembered for steady leadership and integrity

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — Henry Wender, the Breitung Township farmer who had served 17 straight years as Dickinson County Board chairman during a half-century political career, is remembered by those who worked with him at the county level as a practical and personable leader who wanted efficient ...

Collaborative effort in UP to protect Michigan’s bats


Local News

Jutting out into Lake Superior is the Keweenaw Peninsula, home to Michigan’s Copper Country. This is where the earliest known metalworking in North America originated, with objects crafted by Indigenous peoples from Keweenaw copper becoming so prized that they have been discovered in ...