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Editorial

Election should end when the election ends

We’ve made it. In just a few short days, at least in theory, the 2024 General Election will be relegated to the history books and not a moment too soon. Over the past few years, the American political landscape has become fraught with anger, hatred and dehumanization, with this election cycle ...

Sit back and enjoy the ‘Yooper Bowl”

Things are going to be tense for the next few days. The big event is almost here and we are more divided than ever. Family members split down the middle. Dinner table conversations trying to avoid the elephant in the room in hopes of avoiding an argument. Americans glued to their televisions ...

1896 presidential campaign comes to Marquette

MARQUETTE — Today, as we reach the fevered last days of the 2024 presidential campaign, we look back at the 1896 presidential campaign in Marquette. The campaign took place during an economic depression known as the Panic of 1893, marked by low prices, low profits, high unemployment, and ...

Buckle up, phone down every time

The challenge is simple: when you get into any vehicle, buckle up your safety belt. If you are a driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you have to. Every trip, every time! In Michigan, a total of 2,269 motor vehicle drivers, 11 pedestrians, and seven bicyclists were reported to be ...

You don’t need to wait until Nov. 5 to cast ballot

Today marks the first day of early in-person voting, which for many of us represents the light at the end of the tunnel of this long, grueling and historically close election cycle. While every election cycle, particularly presidential elections, feel like they can last forever, most will ...

Make sure seasonal outdoor decorations are safe for wildlife

It’s that time of year, with Halloween just around the corner, that homes and businesses set up decorations with pumpkins, ghosts, corn stalks and more. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has asked that those planning to join the fun take a moment before purchasing supplies or ...