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Stormy Kromer to launch new collegiate collection

IRONWOOD — Stormy Kromer has announced that it will be launching a collegiate collection for its famous caps, featuring 18 iconic Midwest universities. Known for their rugged wool caps and manufacturing heritage, Stormy Kromer is releasing a line of officially licensed caps representing ...

First time’s a charm: CroFest a success

CALUMET – Rain and wind Saturday didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended the first ever Calumet CroFest, a celebration of Croatian and Slovenian culture. Festivities kicked off at 10 a.m. when the Duquesne University Tamburitzans’ bus pulled into the alley behind the Calumet ...

Crews rescue fishermen from overturned vessel

MUNISING — Agencies in Alger County rescued two fishermen from an overturned boat on Saturday afternoon. The Alger County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. The caller, identified as a tribal fisherman, advised that he and a friend were on a ...

Cliffs Dow remediation project out for bids

MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette has announced that the Cliffs Dow remediation project is out for bids now. All bids are due by 9 a.m. on Aug. 20. It is anticipated the contractor will be selected by the Marquette City Commission on Sept. 8. The contractor shall commence work on the ...

Warm fall predicted for U.P.

IRON MOUNTAIN — A warm autumn is expected across most of the U.S. this year as AccuWeather predicts temperatures in the Upper Peninsula may range 2 to 3 degrees above normal from September through November. In its three-month outlook, the National Weather Services sees a 45% chance of ...