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Harbor Freight opens new store in IM’s Midtown Mall

IRON MOUNTAIN — Harbor Freight officially opened its newest location Tuesday at 1052 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain’s Midtown Mall. “We’re excited to continue growing our footprint with the opening of our new Iron Mountain location. Each new store represents our commitment to ...

Average mortgage rate climbs to highest level in nearly a year

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers at a time when rising oil prices are already squeezing household budgets. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.58% ...

Fatal police shooting sparks Madison protests

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The police shooting death of a homeless man who wounded an officer with a knife while resisting arrest has roiled Wisconsin's capital city, with protesters and community groups demanding accountability and an end to racial injustice. Corey Durell Ruiz, 38, was shot ...

DTN getting set for Tour de Dickinson, Pine Mountain 500

IRON MOUNTAIN — Cyclists and runners will have the chance to test themselves in two very different endurance events next weekend, as the Dickinson Trail Network hosts its annual Tour de Dickinson on Saturday, Aug. 1, followed by the Pine Mountain 500 on Sunday, Aug. 2. “We had great ...

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More strikes against Iran CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military announced Thursday that they are conducting their 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes. U.S. Central Command once again said the strikes are designed to "further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters" as the U.S. pushes to regain control over the Strait of Hormuz and restore the flow of international shipping. Oil prices go higher NEW YORK (AP) — Brent oil shot to its highest price since May after increased fighting ...