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One dead, one injured in Iron County collision

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CRYSTAL FALLS TOWNSHIP — One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday on U.S. 2 in Iron County. The crash happened just before 12:30 p.m. near Pentoga Trail in Crystal Falls Township and involved an eastbound pickup truck pulling a trailer with three occupants and a westbound passenger car with one occupant, according to a news release from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office. The sole occupant of the westbound passenger car was pronounced dead at the crash site. One occupant of the eastbound pickup was transported to Aspirus Iron River Hospital for ...

Celebration in IM as state Christmas tree harvested

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IRON MOUNTAIN — Hundreds of people turned out on a cold and rainy Thursday to watch the official state Christmas tree be taken down on Iron Mountain’s North Side. The 60-foot spruce, which weighs 12,000 pounds, was cut by Quintin Olson, the son of Denny Olson, who was responsible for ...

Salvation Army to start annual Red Kettle campaign Nov. 13

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KINGSFORD — The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettle and trademark bell have long been symbols of the holiday season, representing the spirit of giving and the joy of helping others. The familiar sound of bells will soon be heard outside area businesses as the Dickinson County Salvation ...

DDA, businesses set again to host Girls Night Out in IM

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IRON MOUNTAIN — Downtown Iron Mountain is getting ready for a little retail therapy, a lot of laughter and a night out with the girls. The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority’s annual Girls Night Out returns from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, bringing a full evening of shopping, ...

Google, Meta and TikTok file suit over California’s social media law

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Google, Meta and TikTok filed separate lawsuits seeking to block a California law designed to protect children from the risks of social media, arguing that it violates their First Amendment rights. The law, which is scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, prohibits tech companies from offering ...

Mortgage rate falls to 7.18%, third straight weekly decline

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the third straight week, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers facing higher home prices. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. declined to 7.18% from 7.24% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...