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Wikipevil? Wikipedia has become ‘Wokepedia’

Wikipedia is "Wokepedia," complains Elon Musk. That's because it's become so left-wing. "It's designed to push an ideological agenda that you can't see," says journalist Ashley Rindsberg in my new video. He runs "Neutral Point of View," a Substack publication that exposes Wikipedia bias. "So ...

Small Business Saturday offers discounts, specials

IRON MOUNTAIN — Numerous small businesses in the area are gearing up for the 15th annual Small Business Saturday. According to information provided by the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority, Small Business Saturday was created by American Express in 2010, in response to the ongoing 2008 recession, to encourage people to shop at their local businesses. The first SBS was the Saturday after Thanksgiving, positioned between the well-known Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping days touted by mega-retailers and big-box stores. Since then, it has gained widespread acceptance, ...

Today’s Birthdays

Nov. 18, 2025 Dave Robinson, Norway Paula Wahlstrom, Aurora, Wis. Macy Johnson, Crystal Falls

Criticizes actions on fair board, 4-H

I just read the article, “Dickinson returns fair board to 11 members.” It sounded to me that the board is going to remove two members because they didn’t like their opinion. I don’t know if these people are paid but I do know everyone who gives their time to make decisions for the fair loves the fair. I wonder if the board wants to make it so difficult for people to want to volunteer so different opinions are never heard. I think this is a slippery slope and the board should be careful. The volunteers who give up their energy to support the fair are what makes the fair what ...

VFW plans fundraiser meal

IR's VFW to host fundraiser meal IRON RIVER — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3134 in Iron River will host a chicken alfredo fundraising event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $10 per person. The meal includes breadsticks and salad bar. The post is at 94 E. Genesee St. in Iron River.