Whats Happening With Roadwork in Ironwood?

City Manager Paul Anderson updated the Ironwood City Commission on construction projects at its last meeting. A $482,000 water main replacement and paving project on Superior Street and repaving on Curry Street is expected to start this week, aiming for completion by Labor Day. Additionally, $177,000 chipping and sealing, will begin Monday on Brogan, South … Read more

Friends of the Fair Meet, Discuss Progress

During their monthly meeting, the Gogebic County Friends of the Fair Board addressed construction progress following the fire that destroyed the 4-H horse barn, a hay barn, and grandstands. The new horse barn is expected to be finished before this year’s fair, with volunteers soon setting up stalls. Repairs are also underway for the livestock … Read more

Iron County Hires New Person for New Position

The Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of Jay Sween of Wisconsin as county manager in a new position following a closed session on July 9. The motion, made by Karen Lauer and seconded by Mario Loreti, passed with Paul Mullard casting the sole dissenting vote. Richard Boes and Patrick Hanson were absent. … Read more

Whats Next for Popular Snowmobile Event

The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted to thank Greg Basom for organizing the Snowmobile Olympus, despite his decision not to organize this year’s event. Basom’s decision stems from a disagreement over fairground track usage fees, a change from previous arrangements when the county allowed free use. Basom, who revived the event in 2019-20, has … Read more

Wakefield City Council Approves Revised City Budget

The Wakefield City Council, having approved City Manager Robert Brown Jr.’s initial budget proposal in May, held a budget workshop in late June to deliberate on funding for priority projects, grant matching funds, and long-term capital equipment investments. The council also greenlit the 2025 tax rate, projected to generate nearly $797,000. City Clerk Susan Ahonen … Read more

Unique Sledding Event Coming to Minocqua

Michigan’s own Destinee Kiel and Danielle Usher are gearing up for the ultimate dryland sled dog challenge: the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) World Championships. Held in Minocqua this October, the event features wheeled equipment like rigs, bikes, and scooters in place of traditional sleds. Representing the U.S. with their locally trained sled dogs, … Read more

New Housing Complex May Be On the Way in Ashland

Ashland and a developer from Superior have entered into an agreement to build a multi-unit housing complex at the former Roffers site on Beaser Avenue. According to TheDailyPress, the complex will have no less than 130 units, with studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. The agreement doesn’t guarantee the project will be constructed, but City … Read more

Everyones Favorite Festival Is About to Start

This year’s Festival Ironwood is just days away! The fun starts on Wednesday at 4 p.m. with an opening reception for an Emberlight photography exhibit at the Depot. Flashback will provide live music from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fat tire rides and bike rides will start from the park at 6 p.m., and the … Read more

Everyone’s Favorite Festival Is About to Start

This year’s Festival Ironwood is just days away! The fun starts on Wednesday at 4 p.m. with an opening reception for an Emberlight photography exhibit at the Depot. Flashback will provide live music from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fat tire rides and bike rides will start from the park at 6 p.m., and the … Read more