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Editorial

Human case in Wisconsin brings bird flu a step closer

Worrisome news came out of Wisconsin earlier this month that the state’s first human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — had been confirmed in a farm worker in Barron County. According to a news release, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services ...

Reminder to upcoming NYE revelers: Drink responsibly

The end of 2024 is drawing near, and it’s a safe bet many area residents are planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve. According to a recent top 10 drunkest holidays list, NYE takes the cork. And while most will make it to their beds just fine early Thursday (or if you’re one of the tame ...

Child’s inquiry to NY newspaper sets world straight on Santa

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the reprint of the 1897 New York Sun editorial responding to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon of New York City. O’Hanlon said friends had claimed there was no Santa Claus and so she asked, “Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?” This is the ...

Getting pet for Christmas a family matter

Each Christmas season, children (and more than a few adults) across the Upper Peninsula, and indeed, country, include in their requests to Santa a dog, cat, rabbit or other living creature. They want a lovable, cuddly pet. They promise they will feed it, walk it, clean up after it, take it to ...

‘Nobody U’ comment shows people still disregard U.P.

As many have already heard, Michigan Tech’s men’s basketball team made national news this week and by doing so, showed that the Upper Peninsula is not to be ignored. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay coach and sports radio personality Doug Gottlieb put his foot in his mouth last week ...

Marquette area steps up during holiday season

With Christmas fast approaching, several charitable efforts around the Marquette area and throughout the Upper Peninsula have shown that the community in Superiorland is willing to step up to the plate in times of need. Anyone who has been reading The Mining Journal over the past few weeks ...