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Are California fires a matter of ‘Rake America great again’?

While surveying wildfire damage in California over the weekend, President Donald Trump called it “unbelievable” while repeating his longstanding claim that poor forest management plays a role. During his first presidential term in 2018, Trump drew criticism after saying during a California wildfire visit that Finland “rakes” its forests to prevent wildfires. “I was with the president of Finland,” Trump said. “And he said ‘We have a much different … we’re a forest nation.’ And they spent a lot of time on raking and cleaning and doing things, and they don’t have ...

Watch for scams during extreme cold weather

As extreme cold sweeps across the state, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents of important tips to avoid additional hardships. If your home or property is damaged from frigid temperatures, such as a pipe burst or broken furnace, Nessel urges residents to research contractors before hiring to avoid having an emergency repair become a financial disaster. “Fraudsters often look for emergency situations to scam people out of their hard-earned money,” Nessel said in a written statement. “When facing property damage during extreme cold, the last thing anyone ...

NMU does great job honoring MLK’s legacy

This past week saw Northern Michigan University honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a week full of thoughtful events that promoted community service. The full week of events was put on by the NMU Office of Diversity and Inclusion with the NMU Black Student Union. “This year we are actually extending it to a whole week, so we will have more different items as well,”” said NMU Black Student Union President, Marlanaysia Rosser. “So we are … feeding people at the Room at the Inn and giving them meals, we are doing some writing to representatives to create change, ...

Pets not immune to winter’s icy blasts

While Superiorland residents may finally be on the other side of the brutal cold stretch that saw wind chills dipping into the -40s earlier this week, with a week still to go in January, the frigid winter temps are far from gone. Dangerous weather conditions are not only a problem for us, they can be deadly for your pets as well. “If you are cold, it is likely your pet is cold too,” Delta Animal Shelter Operation Coordinator Vonnie Bruce told the Escanaba Daily Press. Dr. Lisa Gartland at Bay Veterinary Clinic in Gladstone agreed with Bruce, saying if it’s too cold for a ...

Don’t let the bitter cold get you down

Tired of this cold snap? There are some events on the horizon that can help break those winter doldrums. The Heikki Lunta Winter Festival is slated to be held from Feb. 7-9 with events all over Negaunee. “This is a three-day event that is full of fun for all ages,” said Negaunee City Manager Nate Heffron. “If you’re a fan of winter sports, whether participating or spectating, this is the place to be in Marquette County. Don’t get stuck in your winter rut, come forge your adventures in Negaunee.” There are several new features to the festival this year, including the ...

Be safe this winter, keep your meters clear

Now that we are well into winter, you probably don’t have to be reminded to keep snow off your driveways and away from mailboxes. However, you might have to be reminded to keep your gas meter clear of snow and ice. It might be easy to forget, but it’s needed. Built-up snow and ice place stress on the regulators and meter piping, which could cause gas to leak into a home and create a hazardous situation. You also might want to clear a path to your meter so a reader can access it. But back to the potentially unsafe condition. Semco Energy Gas Co. asks customers to keep ...