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Opinion

NFL Draft creates excitement, history close to the region

Editorials

The NFL Draft this week took over a familiar site to Yoopers — Lambeau Field in Green Bay. And this year’s draft is on target to achieve a first. Barring a last-minute trade (Note: The draft will still be in progress at press time) every team looked to go into the draft with its original ...

Poll: Most Americans expect higher prices from Trump’s tariffs

Columns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices ...

More climate myths

Columns

“Climate change will make earth a living hell!” claims popular astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. I don’t believe him. The media say, “All arctic ice will soon melt away! Polar bears are dying off! Global warming causes food shortages!” Bunk, bunk, bunk. They are addicted to ...

Search begins for 2025 Michigan Christmas tree

Editorials

Know of an oversized spruce or fir that could grace the state Capitol this Christmas? The state wants to hear about it. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget on Wednesday officially kicked off the Christmas tree search for the 2025 holiday season. DTMB is tasked with ...

The shots that changed the world

Columns

The iconic Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” begins, “Listen, my children ...” And, sure enough, we have long told our kids and ourselves of the cinematic events in April 1775, when the famous silversmith warned the countryside of approaching British troops and the ...

Don’t let scams ruin Mother’s Day gifting

Editorials

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. As Michiganders look for the perfect gift to show their appreciation, the Better Business Bureau of Michigan reminds residents to use caution when shopping online, especially through social media. Scammers create fake websites and social media accounts ...