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Cleveland‑Cliffs announces multi-year partnership with Palantir to deploy AI platform

CLEVELAND — Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies to deploy advanced AI‑driven solutions across its footprint. The recently executed three‑year agreement puts Palantir’s best-in-class AI technology at the center of Cliffs’ key internal processes in operations and commercial. The partnership represents a step forward in Cleveland‑Cliffs’ ongoing effort to modernize its systems across its manufacturing footprint. By leveraging Palantir’s enterprise AI platform, Cliffs is embedding artificial intelligence ...

DNR seeks tips about dead eagles in Delta County

ESCANABA — Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are hoping someone can shed light on a recent series of deceased eagles on the Garden Peninsula, a piece of land that extends south from Delta County and is bordered by Big Bay de Noc to the west and Lake Michigan to the east. Five bald eagles were found dead in a single area between April 3-17. “The DNR is requesting tips from the public to help solve this ongoing investigation,” said 1st Lt. Mark Zitnik, DNR Law Enforcement supervisor in Newberry. “We can confirm that the eagles did not die from natural causes, ...

Secretary of State office in Escanaba to close for one week for HVAC upgrades

ESCANABA – The Secretary of State office at 305 Ludington St., in Escanaba, will be closed for one week for HVAC upgrades to the State Office Building, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions. The office will be closed on Monday, May 4 and will resume normal service at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 11.   The state has doubled the number of services available online and now most transactions can be done from computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Self-service stations provide instant license plate, driver’s license and ID renewals, as ...

M-28 project in Baraga, Houghton counties begins May 11

BARAGA — On May 11, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $7.2 million project to resurface more than 21 miles of M-28 in Baraga and Houghton counties, from the Houghton/Ontonagon county line to Leo South Road.   The project includes asphalt overlay, cold milling, culvert repair work, storm sewer repairs, guardrail, concrete curb, sidewalk ramps and pavement markings. Motorists should expect single-lane closures with traffic regulators, and the project is estimated to end in late October. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and ...

Bankers group names Banker of the Year

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Michigan Bankers Association has recognized Mark R. Savoie, president and CEO, Central Savings Bank, as the recipient of the 2026 MBA Banker of the Year award. The MBA Board of Directors selected Savoie for this honor in recognition of his dedication to the MBA, significant contributions to the banking industry, and commitment to community service. Under his leadership, Central Savings Bank has achieved success, earning recognition as Michigan’s top-performing bank under $2 billion in assets and one of the top 20 banks nationwide, according to American Banker ...

NMU NCSA Women’s Team advances to World Series, seeks community support for travel

MARQUETTE, MI — The Northern Michigan University NCSA Women’s Team has earned a spot at the upcoming NCSA Division II World Series after clinching the Division Finals this past weekend in Elkhart, Indiana. The team is now preparing to compete in the NCSA DII World Series, taking place May 8–10 in Cranberry, Pennsylvania. However, despite their competitive success, the team must fund their own travel expenses. With a departure date of May 7, players and supporters are working quickly to secure funding for transportation, lodging, and meals. “We are incredibly proud of what ...