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December 5, 2025

Groeneveld remains mayor in Kingsford

By: By MARGUERITE LANTHIER

KINGSFORD — Kingsford City Council has reelected Joe Groeneveld as mayor and Daniel Freeman as mayor pro tem. At its reorganizational meeting Monday, the council also welcomed new member Angela Olson, who was elected in November. She ...

December 5, 2025

Fire at Escanaba's House of Ludington

By: By R. R. BRANSTROM

ESCANABA – The House of Ludington Bar & Restaurant could be a complete loss after a massive fire broke out this morning in the historic building. Escanaba Public Safety, UP Health System, Ford River Fire Department and the City of ...

December 5, 2025

Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says

By: Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation. Tests revealed the significant injury on Friday, the person told The Associated ...

December 5, 2025

NFC-leading Bears head north to face rival Packers

By: STEVE MEGARGEE

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The NFC North leaders are eager to show they’re not the same old Chicago Bears who continually took their lumps against the Green Bay Packers over the last 15 years or so. Chicago snapped an 11-game skid in this ...

December 5, 2025

Kingsford’s returning swim champs earn victories against Houghton

By: RON DEUTER

IRON MOUNTAIN – Kingsford prevailed in 17 of 24 events in its home opening swim meet against Houghton Tuesday at the Northern Lights YMCA Dickinson Center pool. The Flivver girls secured a 98-71 team victory, while the Gremlin boys – with ...

December 5, 2025