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Editorial

State reminds residents of firearm secure storage law

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services marked the two-year anniversary of Michigan’s secure storage law Friday by reaffirming its commitment to firearm safety, education and prevention through statewide partnerships and expanding access to firearm safety resources. Public Act ...

Pothole season just around corner

The last few days in and around Superiorland have provided a much-needed respite from the frigid temperatures that have dominated the region this winter. Mind you, while it hasn't been too terribly warm out there, temperatures have reached into the upper 30s in many places and maybe a bit ...

AAA warns of higher crash risks on Valentine’s Day

Planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day today with that special someone? AAA encourages Michigan drivers to keep safety at the heart as well as romance. As more couples go out for dinners, parties and late-night outings due to Valentine’s Day falling on the weekend, officials expect an ...

The Wall Street Journal says the mass deportation strategy is backfiring

How does a Republican lose by 14 points in a safe conservative Texas state Senate seat that President Trump carried by 17 points in 2024? Answer: When there’s a voter backlash against the Trump Administration, notably its mass deportation debacles. That’s what happened Saturday in a ...

Tariffs vs. the working class

For decades, politicians have sold tariffs as a tonic for the working class. In reality, one particular group seems to benefit more than any other from trade wars: Washington influence peddlers. The United States collected some $288.5 billion in tariff revenue last year, up from $98.3 billion ...

Study shows seat belt use rising in Michigan

Results of a recent study indicates Michigan appears to be moving in the right direction again in terms of seat belt use In 2025, the state recorded its highest seat belt use rate since 2019, according to a grant-funded direct observation study by Michigan State University. The study, which ...