News Staff Aspirus Health and the Michigan Nurses Association or MNA continue to be at odds over a contract proposal for Ironwood hospital nurses, who will vote on Aspirus’s latest offering on Wednesday. The MNA claims Aspirus’s offer lowers wages for nearly half of Ironwood nurses, removes experience-based pay, and ignores concerns about the OB unit closure. … Read more
Wakefield Township’s $50 million state funding request for infrastructure, was denied in Michigan’s new budget. TheDailyGlobe reports Supervisor Mandy Lake called the rejection a potential “bargaining chip” and a valuable lesson, vowing to continue seeking funds. The funding would have also supported the Copperwood Project, whose developer, Highland Copper Company, also had its $50 million … Read more
A draft master plan by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now at a public comment state. The Master Plan covers the 9500 square mile North Central Forest, which includes 20 counties including Iron, Price and Vilas Counties. The plan is a blueprint for future resource management, public use, and development of DNR-managed properties … Read more
Northwestern Wisconsin has experienced the area’s first widespread freeze, with overnight temperatures in the low 20s from International Falls to Hayward, covering the Boundary Waters, Voyageurs National Park, and the Apostle Islands region.. A Freeze Warning was active until 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, with subfreezing temperatures reported. The Canadian-driven cold snap ends the growing season, … Read more
If you set your cans at the curb for your regular trash day and they’re still there, its because trash pickup may be delayed for some Ironwood residents. In a Facebook post, the City of Ironwood said residential curbside garbage service is being delayed due to mechanical issues with the trash truck. Republic Services will … Read more
The 23rd Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally is scheduled to take place in Mercer starting tomorrow, Thursday the 9th through Sunday, October 12th. The event takes riders over all Iron County ATV/UTV trails and routes. Hosted by the Mercer Chamber of Commerce, participants can take part in a poker run, making stops at various locations … Read more
Special Olympics Area 39 is looking for coaches this winter! Serving Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties, Area 39 provides athletic opportunities for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities in the western U. P. Coaches are needed for sports like snowshoe, cross country skiing, and basketball. Practices are typically held on Saturdays around Ironwood … Read more
The Gogebic Community College Foundation’s annual “Celebration of Achievements” Banquet is on Thursday, the 16th, at the David G. Lindquist Student and Conference Center. The GCC Foundation Board will honor Distinguished Alumni and Faculty Member Jim Dahlin, Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the College Walt & Dona Edwards, Distinguished Alumnus Ryan Heinonen, and Outstanding College … Read more
The Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club is hosting a snowmobile safety class in Eagle River on the 24th & 25th at Trees For Tomorrow. Wisconsin DNR-certified instructors will cover basic safety. Friday’s session is 6-9 p.m., and Saturday’s is 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; both are mandatory. Parents/guardians must attend the first 30 minutes on Friday for registration. Anyone … Read more
Arbor Vitae ambulance service managers met Monday to address rising EMS costs, following an August 28 meeting where Vilas County board members discussed aid for towns like Eagle River. Triggered by increased costs in Lac du Flambeau and Arbor Vitae which are served by Oneida County, both meetings included James Small of the UW School … Read more