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Effects of the Iran war, oil prices at the gas pump and beyond

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NEW YORK (AP) — As the price of crude oil surpassed $110 a barrel Monday, reaching heights not seen since 2022, consumers were feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production. Gasoline prices are climbing, and many people will find some of the most ...

A Wisconsin whitefish refuge offers lessons for Michigan

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(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) STURGEON BAY, Wis. — It’s midmorning in late February, and Bruce Smith is regaling two ice fishing buddies when a tug on his line interrupts ...

Niagara school board approves purchasing used transport van

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NIAGARA, Wis. — The Niagara Board of Education agreed to set aside a bidding policy so the district can purchase a 2022 Ford Transit Van from Master’s Transportation in Kansas City, Mo. Superintendent Nathaniel Burklund said he had spoken with the salesman before the meeting and was able ...

Conservative Wisconsin Justice Ziegler to retire

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 announced Monday she will not seek a third 10-year term next year, giving liberals another chance to expand their majority as cases affecting redistricting, union rights, school funding and other ...

Ramble Tamble to record live surf music at Blackrocks

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MARQUETTE — A live album of surf rock originals will be recorded on the main floor from 7 to 10 p.m. Eastern time Friday at Blackrocks Brewery, 424 N. Third St. in downtown Marquette. The public is encouraged and invited to attend this session by Ramble Tamble, a surf rock band from ...

China’s exports surge despite waning trade with the US

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HONG KONG (AP) — China's exports jumped nearly 22% in the first two months of the year from a year earlier, powered by a surge in shipments of computer chips, autos and electronics. The export figures released by China's customs agency on Tuesday were much better than economists had ...