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Editorial

Temperatures are bitter cold; prep needed

The bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to last at least several more days and experts are warning local residents to take precautions when venturing outdoors. Wearing the wrong kind of clothing in this kind of weather can have serious consequences. A little planning can ...

How to punish a president?

High noon: And I dream of President Donald Trump's punishment for 2026 acts alone. Minnesota suffers ugly violence on its streets while NATO faces his threat of seizing Greenland. Throw in a military raid on Venezuela, and there you have it. Seeing the flower-strewn dancing streets in San ...

Week emphasizes being ‘ready before the call’

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Monday through Sunday as Community Risk Reduction Week in Michigan. The week coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is recognized as a National Day of Service. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is highlighting the week as ...

Amid cold and flu season, check labels on OTC meds

With flu season apparently in full swing, plus colds and COVID in the mix, Aspirus Health Care recommends some caution when reaching for over-the-counter medications to treat whatever bug might have struck. Aspirus Pharmacy Resident Kenneth Yuk reminds the public to review labels carefully ...

Snowmobile safety always good idea

The amount of snow the region has received this winter has certainly been well received by those who enjoy snow sports, including snowmobile enthusiast who are enjoying some of the best trail conditions in years. The well-groomed trails that crisscross the Upper Peninsula are hosting scores of ...

The Washington Post on national nutrition guidelines

The Trump administration has flipped the national food pyramid as part of its campaign to “Make America Healthy Again,” and once again the new dietary guidelines recommend Americans change their food habits. The main takeaway: don’t get takeaway. Eat more protein and fats. Scale back on ...