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Editorial

Get pumped up for the UP200

Despite the last two years where the UP200 was canceled due to uncooperative weather, all indications are that the 2025 UP200 will be going ahead as scheduled. The UP200 and the two other associated dogsled races are scheduled to get underway Thursday Feb. 13 and will continue throughout the ...

COVID-19’s long arm continues to touch kids

It appears that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have lingering effects to this day — namely, our youth. America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, according to the latest results of ...

Depression all too common in area

Ever have a downright terrible day? You’re concerned about financial problems at home, and your boss is pushing you to get that project done earlier than expected, then your car breaks down and you’ve got no way to take your kid to her basketball game. Sounds like a day that might make you ...

Stay engaged with what’s happening in government

The election is over and Donald Trump was a week ago sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. That’s not the end. Democracy depends on an engaged and involved populace, and we urge every Michigander to stay involved. If you supported Trump, continue to hold him accountable ...

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 ...

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 ...