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Cooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home

Local Sports

DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg didn't wait for Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison to break the silence with an opening statement as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft was introduced to a packed Dallas news conference. "Hello," Flagg said about the time the clock struck noon Friday. The ...

Flivver Field turf project underway

Local Sports

KINGSFORD — The first of a planned three-phase project on the Kingsford High School athletic field is nearly complete. According to Superintendent Aaron Yonke, phase one involved Bacco Construction of Iron Mountain removing the football field. The company excavated down several feet and ...

IM bocce tourney draws 19, Fittante claims top spot

Local Sports

IRON MOUNTAIN — A bocce tournament June 21 at City Park’s Ray Mariucci Bocce Courts drew 19 competitors, with Joey Fittante taking top honors. Mike Constantini placed second and John Honzik finished third in the summer season’s first tournament. Dave Antonetti handled scorekeeping ...

IM’s Pewabic Hill trails near the finish line

Outdoors

IRON MOUNTAIN — A project that further puts Dickinson County on the map as a top biking destination is nearing completion, aided by a state grant and plenty of local perseverance. The Pewabic Hill multi-use trail system just east of downtown Iron Mountain weaves through 85 acres of city ...

MLB homer leader Raleigh to participate in Home Run Derby

National Sports

SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who leads the majors in homers with 32, said Friday he will participate in next month's Home Run Derby. The derby will be held on July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. It's the first derby appearance for the ...

Michigan awards 2025 bear and elk licenses

Outdoors

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources this week released drawing results for bear and elk hunts. There are 6,278 bear licenses and 260 elk licenses available for the fall and winter hunting seasons. Drawing results may be viewed at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, through ...