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Federal wildfire policy sparks debate: timber or trees?
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LANSING — New federal policy is aimed at addressing the nation’s wildfire crisis by boosting timber production, but some experts say it’s not expected to have a major impact in Michigan. There are more than 2.5 million acres of national forest in the Northern Lower Peninsula and Upper ...
AG Nessel wins court order protecting SNAP recipients’ sensitive personal information
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LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel won an important preliminary victory in the case to protect the privacy of millions of people throughout the country who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance. In a lawsuit brought by Attorney General ...
Superiorland Yesterdays
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30 years ago MARQUETTE – Marquette moved a step closer to filtered drinking water Monday, when city commissioners approved a $3.5 million contract for what will become the largest microfiltration plant of its kind in the nation. The total cost for the project is expected to be $6.7 million. ...
Body of missing Gladstone woman found
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GLADSTONE — The Michigan State Police Gladstone post has located a Gladstone woman who was previously reported missing. On Friday afternoon, Brenda Meadows was found dead in her vehicle in a remote area of Delta County. No foul play is suspected. “We offer our condolences to Brenda’s ...
Pasty eating competition held at Downtown Bodega
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IRONWOOD — For the first time, a pasty eating competition has been announced for Oct. 3. It’s being staged by the Downtown Bodega alongside Joe’s Pasty Shop next door as part of Ironwood First Friday. Entry is free, but attendees must register with a sign-up sheet, which are held at ...