LANSING — Four former Michigan governors will join forces next week to push for civil discourse amid rising national political tensions that organizers say is “pulling us apart” as a country. Former Republican Govs. John Engler and Rick Snyder, along with former Democratic Govs. Jim ...
ISHPEMING — In the wake of the Jan. 7 killing of Renee Good by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis, several business owners in Ishpeming came together to provide a space for reflection, grief and community support through art therapy. Held in The Burrow, a ...
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration could reduce the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate, the president's border czar said Thursday, noting he has "zero tolerance" for protesters who assault federal officers or impede the ...
NEGAUNEE — Once again, the mythical snow god is coming to sauna. Negaunee’s annual Heikki Lunta Winter Festival will bring a full slate of events from Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 8. For this year’s festivities, the Negaunee Downtown Development Authority is partnering with ...
Friday, Feb. 6 6 p.m. — Opening of the Meijer State Games ceremony and lighting of the cauldron 6:30 p.m. — Irontown Rail Jam (a Meijer State Games event) 5-7 p.m. — Negaunee Iron Town Association’s cudighi dinner at the Negaunee Elks, a fundraiser for Pioneer Days 5-8 p.m. — ...
MARQUETTE — An exceptionally snowy winter has resulted in an abundance of school closures this school year, with several schools approaching or exceeding the threshold at which they may have to apply for additional snow day waivers from the state or extend the school year in June. The state ...