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Murphy gets a new deal PHOENIX (AP) — Pat Murphy says he knows he belongs with the Milwaukee Brewers. Now the two-time NL manager of the year has agreed to a new contract that assures he will remain in Milwaukee for some time to come. Murphy has led the Brewers to division titles and ...

Outdoors report: Truck drags, Antoine derby ahead

Outdoors

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Keyes Peak UpHill Truck Drags will take place Saturday, Feb. 28, featuring high-drama racing in Florence, Wis. Starting at 10:30 a.m., trucks from around the country will race up the snowy slopes to the finish line at the top of Keyes Peak. All types of modified trucks, ...

Fall fish plants in Michigan totaled 8.6 tons

Outdoors

This past fall, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources worked hard to stock fish in waters across the state — fish that will provide angling opportunities in seasons to come. The fall 2025 effort saw DNR crews stock seven different species at 76 locations throughout the state: 648,557 ...

‘Wardens’ returns to Outdoor Channel

Outdoors

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources continues its partnership with the Outdoor Channel production of its television series "Wardens" as the 2026 season started Friday. Each episode highlights the work of conservation officers and other DNR employees, providing a close-up ...

IM earns UP boys bowling crown

Local Sports

Boys and girls bowling teams from Iron Mountain reached the finals of the 2026 Upper Peninsula tournament in Ishpeming, with the boys winning the U.P. title and the girls placing second. Nine boys teams and seven girls teams from across the region participated, along with six "X" teams. Each ...