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Today in History: 1970, four killed during anti-war protest at Kent State University
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Today is Monday, May 4, the 124th day of 2026. There are 241 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others. Also on ...
Experts warn of ‘big year’ for tick bites, Lyme disease
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Some Wisconsin health professionals are bracing for a bad year for Lyme disease, as tick activity was already higher in April than at the same time last year. In much of the nation, emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest weekly rate for this time of year since 2017, ...
Human remains recovered after Stephenson house fire
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STEPHENSON — The Menominee County Sheriff’s Office reported human remains were recovered Thursday following a structure fire on Wednesday. Menominee County Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters were notified Wednesday of a structure fire on Robert Street in Stephenson at 4 a.m. Sheriff ...
Co-op, MSU Extension to offer food business session
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MARQUETTE — Interested in starting a food business or growing beyond cottage food sales? A free session put on by the MSU Extension staff and the Marquette Food Co-op will include the basics of Michigan’s Cottage Food Law and what it takes to scale into a commercial food ...
May 5 vote almost here
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MARQUETTE — On Tuesday, Marquette residents will be voting on the Marquette Area Public Schools bond proposal, which is seeking $59.995 million, carrying an estimated tax impact of 1.55 mills, in order to address critical facility, safety, and learning‑environment needs across the district. ...