A Minnesota women who died after hitting a tree while snowmobiling has been identified. Nancy Leann Grieman of Albertville, Minnesota was riding alone on Saturday on the Iron Range in the Morcom Township when when she hit a tree and was killed. EMS responded to the Bearskin snowmobile trail early afternoon on Saturday. It is … Read more
After their offer to purchase and convert a veterinary clinic building into a poultry processing facility was rejected, the owners of Birds’N’Things Farm say they still intend to expand their business. The DailyPress reports that Rusty Defoe and Daisy Perez-Defoe says they have secured around $150,000 in grants and can put an additional $25,000 toward … Read more
Saturday was the big day for the 14th annual SISU Ski Fest in Ironwood. A record crowd from all over the Midwest raced, a crowd of well over 800. The weather at Christmas and New Years made for an almost perfect race course. Two main races took place, with the event filling up so fast … Read more
Saturday was the big day for the 14th annual SISU Ski Fest in Ironwood. A record crowd from all over the Midwest raced, a crowd of well over 800. The weather at Christmas and New Years made for an almost perfect race course. Two main races took place, with the event filling up so fast … Read more
The Eagle River Fire Department has announced that it will not be building the Ice Castle this year. According to WXPR, poor ice conditions are behind the announcement, with ice conditions being thin with a layer of water beneath the ice. The first ice castle began as an addition to the annual “King Winter” festival … Read more
The Ashland Police Chief is waiting for the toxicology report from Bailey Zuniga’s autopsy to come back with it’s results and then the case will pass to Ashland County’s District Attorney David Meany to determine if an investigation or criminal charges are called for. The DailyPress has reported Zuniga’s body was found in snowbank in … Read more
Last Friday, The Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports complex opened. The complex is located just inside the entrance of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and holds something for everyone, from first timers to experienced outdoor enthusiasts. Incredible views of Lake Superior, a natural terrain park, glades, a triple chair lift, groomed winter trails for cross … Read more
Bob Jacquart, chairman and former CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products and Stormy Kromer has been awarded the 2022 Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award last month. TheGlobe says the Michigan Manufacturers Association presents the excellence awards to a select list and Jacquart was awarded for his entrepreneurial skills as well as his ability to form bonds both … Read more
A Bayfield County man has died in a snowmobile crash. Timothy Michael DeWitt was riding his snowmobile when he struck a snowbank under the Highway D bridge separating Lake Namakagon and Garden Lake and crashed into the bridge. The DailyPress reports the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said the crash happened around 5 pm, as … Read more
With the snowy weather, Xcel Energy is getting ready for the possibility of more power outages. Expected snow, , wind and freezing rain could cause outages around the U.P. The company says it has crews at the ready in case service is interrupted. Xcel says there are several ways for customers to report outages, including … Read more