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WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12 inches in Northern Wisconsin away from Lake Superior, 10 to 18 inches in northeast Ashland and northern Iron counties, with 18 to 24 inches possible in parts of Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. Winds […]
IRONWOOD / MERCER – Still lots of good riding left in this year’s snowmobiling season…The Mercer Area Snow-Goers report that with the recent fresh snow, trails in the area are the best they’ve been all season long. The trail system is open and will remain open through the 31st unless conditions make trails unrideable. Another […]
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Part of a roof at a shopping mall in Duluth, Minnesota, collapsed. Duluth city spokeswoman Kelli Latuska says no one was injured when a portion of the roof at Miller Hill Mall fell in yesterday morning. Duluth Fire officials say workers were clearing a portion of the roof when they evacuated […]
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate has approved legislation to repeal the state’s “right-to-work” law. The final package will still need to be approved by the state House, which approved similar legislation last week, before it can be sent to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has indicated that she plans to sign it.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leader of a northeastern Wisconsin tribe has implored lawmakers to do more to address tribal concerns about pollution, health care and violence against Native American women. Robert VanZile, chairman of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community, delivered the annual State of the Tribes address to a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature […]
ASHLAND / BAYFIELD – The Chequamegon Bay Arts Council is currently taking applications for its annual Artistic Development Grant. Any professional, amateur or student artists in Bayfield and Ashland Counties are eligible to apply. Art forms can be visual, performing or literary arts. Grants help with educational or developmental opportunities such as workshops and camps. […]
IRONWOOD – Film Series at Historic Ironwood Theatre Offers Something for the Kids. The Hurley Animal Hospital is sponsoring Sunday’s Family Movie at the Historic Ironwood Theater. Be there at 2 pm with the kids as the theater screens the DC League of Super pets, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart as part […]
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT…For Iron, Ashland and Bayfield Counties. There is still some uncertainty regarding the track and strength of the storm but the potential for very heavy snow is present. Strong winds could also create considerable blowing snow and possibly white-out conditions. Right now, Total snow […]
IRONWOOD – Ironwood Area Schools Superintendent Travis Powell releasing a statement yesterday regarding the fight that broke out after Friday’s district finals varsity basketball match between Ironwood and Wakefield that has been circulating around on social media. The Statement reads “There was an unfortunate and unacceptable incident at the conclusion of the District 97 Championship […]
LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Some relief for those in Lac Du Flambeau caught in a middle of a dispute between the tribe and title companies in a decade-long effort to secure a right of way easement. Yesterday the barricades trapping some in their homes have been removed after a temporary agreement was reached over the […]