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Time to spring forward this Sunday

Anyone with a small child or a dog will tell you that the first few days after a time change can be difficult to navigate. Toddler’s well-tuned bedtimes are thrown into chaos, dogs have their daily routine memorized until your routine no longer matches up. Needless to say, nobody is happy. And the evidence backs that up. According to the Associated Press, Fatal car crashes temporarily jump the first few days after the spring time change, according to a study of U.S. traffic fatalities. The risk was highest in the morning, and researchers attributed it to sleep ...

Wintry weather makes travel a dicey proposition

Yoopers have certainly been blessed with unseasonably warm temperatures for a large portion of this winter. However, Mother Nature has brought a return to normalcy in Superiorland this week. The American Red Cross has issued a list of precautionary measures to consider when blizzard conditions strike. A few of these tips are: ≤ Avoid travel if you can. ≤ If you must go outside, plan to dress properly. Keep your nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers and toes covered in warm, dry clothing. These areas are the first to be at risk for frostbite. ≤ Wear layers of loose clothing, a ...

Invasive species a year- round problem

Invasive species are a growing problem in Michigan and the U.S. Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is joining efforts across all 50 states to encourage everyone to take action to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful plants, animals and diseases. Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources. The program includes a network of 22 cooperative invasive species management areas, or CISMAs, which provide services to all 83 Michigan ...

Be alert for texting scams about packages

Have you ever received a text indicating that a package sent via the U.S. Postal Service or other mail carrier was unable to be delivered or is sitting in a warehouse waiting to be claimed? It’s a common scam, and one that too often succeeds. The sender seems to emulate official correspondence from a legitimate carrier, like UPS, FedEx and the USPS, but the goal is to steal your money and identity. If you click the link, you might unwittingly download malware onto your device and/or be asked to supply sensitive personal as well as financial information. Rachel McNealey is an ...

Job seekers warned about employment scams

As Michiganders search for new job opportunities, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on employment scams. “Fraudsters take advantage of job seekers eager to find work to steal their money or personal information,” Nessel said. “When looking for a new job, stay vigilant and use trusted job search sources to protect yourself from employment scams.” Most job searchers go online and post their resume on job search sites or social media apps. Unfortunately, both legitimate employers and scammers also post job openings on these platforms. Watch ...

Trump’s media ban a very slippery slope

Earlier this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the Trump White House “will determine” which news outlets have the ability to cover the president and the ins-and-outs of the administration. The announcement came after the Trump government faced a lawsuit from The Associated Press after the wire service was arbitrarily denied access due to its refusal to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, a Trump administration initiative to rename the body of water whose name predates the United States of America by more than 200 years. According to ...