When Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted a meme of Franklin the Turtle, the amiable child's cartoon character, in a helicopter using a military weapon to kill people in a small boat below him, and captioned it "For your Christmas wish list," it understandably caused an uproar. Should the ...

Can the United States come up with an immigration policy that will prove sustainable? Two writers whom I respect and take delight in reading, despite their widely differing views, Tyler Cowen, who favors more immigration, and Christopher Caldwell, who favors less, have their doubts. Both, ...

The month of December is going by and so is the opportunity to participate in The Mining Journal Cheer Club, which brings Christmas to the homes of many families in our local communities. The Cheer Club is a joint effort between the Journal, the Salvation Army, and St. Vincent de Paul to ...

To mark Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is highlighting resources shared on the Safe Drivers Smart Options website that can help drivers of all ages stay safe behind the wheel and maintain their mobility and independence. “As we age, our physical ...

The holiday season is in full swing in Superiorland and elsewhere. Lots of shopping, recreating, meeting and eating going on and generally peoples' moods are upbeat and positive. Bud not everyone. The holiday blues beset a significant number of people each year. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, ...

Giving Tuesday, the worldwide day of giving that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. That's today. The day, which comes right on the heels of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, encourages people around the world to consider volunteering ...