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Hosting a Fourth of July barbecue? Expect to spend more
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It’s not your imagination. Hosting a Fourth of July barbecue is more expensive this year, with costs for a party of 10 climbing past $71 in the Midwest, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. The $71.45 cost is up from $69.87 the previous year. Costs are slightly less in ...
Competitive eaters will slurp down hot dogs Saturday
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Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is Saturday. The yearly bun fight, which dates back to 1972, sees large crowds of fans in foam hot-dog hats gather in front of the original Nathan's Famous restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to cheer on the competitors as they chow down. ...
Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
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WASHINGTON — One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday. "Our patriotism is medieval, ...
Today in History: July 2, Civil Rights Act signed into law
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Today is Thursday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2026. There are 182 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress prohibiting discrimination and segregation based on race, color, ...
Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport to temporarily suspend service to Minneapolis
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FROM A NEWS RELEASE K.I. SAWYER — The Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport has announced a temporary suspension of scheduled air service between Marquette and Minneapolis–St. Paul beginning after Labor Day. Airline representatives have expressed intent to reimplement the route in the ...