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Editorial

Are California fires a matter of ‘Rake America great again’?

While surveying wildfire damage in California over the weekend, President Donald Trump called it “unbelievable” while repeating his longstanding claim that poor forest management plays a role. During his first presidential term in 2018, Trump drew criticism after saying during a ...

Watch for scams during extreme cold weather

As extreme cold sweeps across the state, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents of important tips to avoid additional hardships. If your home or property is damaged from frigid temperatures, such as a pipe burst or broken furnace, Nessel urges residents to research ...

NMU does great job honoring MLK’s legacy

This past week saw Northern Michigan University honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a week full of thoughtful events that promoted community service. The full week of events was put on by the NMU Office of Diversity and Inclusion with the NMU Black Student Union. “This year we ...

Pets not immune to winter’s icy blasts

While Superiorland residents may finally be on the other side of the brutal cold stretch that saw wind chills dipping into the -40s earlier this week, with a week still to go in January, the frigid winter temps are far from gone. Dangerous weather conditions are not only a problem for us, ...

Don’t let the bitter cold get you down

Tired of this cold snap? There are some events on the horizon that can help break those winter doldrums. The Heikki Lunta Winter Festival is slated to be held from Feb. 7-9 with events all over Negaunee. “This is a three-day event that is full of fun for all ages,” said Negaunee City ...

Be safe this winter, keep your meters clear

Now that we are well into winter, you probably don’t have to be reminded to keep snow off your driveways and away from mailboxes. However, you might have to be reminded to keep your gas meter clear of snow and ice. It might be easy to forget, but it’s needed. Built-up snow and ice ...