News Staff Officials confirm the Coast Guard rescued two people from Lake Superior on Friday night, near Bayfield. The rescue operation began after the Coast Guard received a distress call about a boat taking on water. When they arrived, first responders pulled two people from the water and brought them to shore. EMS then evaluated both individuals … Read more
An environmental coalition alleges Enbridge paved over a sacred Michigan Indigenous site for its proposed Line 5 tunnel, a claim Enbridge denies. Oil and Water Don’t Mix, opposing the project, states the Emmet County site was historically important and slated for archaeological surveys. The coalition’s Sean McBrearty claims Enbridge improperly concealed the site by transferring … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A feasibility study for an additional nine miles of bike trail in Mercer has been finalized. The entire project will now be divided into phases, with funding to be secured and when complete will make the Mercer Bike Loop Expansion Project a 26 mile loop, taking riders through some of the most beautiful parts of … Read more