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Editorial

NMU enrollment news positive for university, area

We were extraordinarily pleased this week, along with a great many others in Superiorland, to learn that Northern Michigan University’s enrollment report for the winter semester shows an increase of 330 students, or 5.3%, compared to the same time in 2023. The university’s overall head ...

New Michigan gun laws are going into effect

Tuesday’s classes at Michigan State University were canceled and a remembrance gathering planned for the three students who lost their lives in a shooting last year — Brian Fraser, Arielle Anderson and Alexandria Verner. Tuesday also is when Michigan’s sweeping new gun regulations take ...

New SHF director has experience, ties to U.P.

At a glance, it appears the Superior Health Foundation hit personnel gold in its search for a successor to outgoing executive director Jim LaJoie. LaJoie, who has led the organization for the past dozen years, announced he would retire in May. His successor is Megan Murphy, a downstate ...

Bulk carrier Arlington found on lake bottom

Great Lakes shipwreck enthusiasts this week received a bit of welcome news when it was announced that the 244-foot bulk carrier Arlington, lost in Lake Superior storm in1840 with exactly one person aboard, had been located. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society and shipwreck researcher ...

Watch out for tax scams

It’s the dreaded tax season, which means the pain of filling out all those forms for state and federal taxes, perhaps cutting checks to the government, and definitely scammers on the hunt for your money. The Michigan Attorney General’s Office says scammers pretend to be IRS or state ...

Students encouraged to explore education, career pathways

February is Career and Technical Education Month, a time for students, parents, educators and others to take a closer look at training opportunities available across Michigan. High schools, colleges and some universities offer CTE programs that are aligned with in-demand, high-wage careers in ...