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Wildfire smoke signals a growing climate crisis To the editor: Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) recently sent a letter to the Canadian government, alleging that its forest management practices are responsible for Michigan's air quality problems. Notably, the letter fails to mention climate change. However, although fire-management practices can play a role in these megafires, climate change also has a profound impact. In the words of Natural Resources Canada: "Warmer-than-average temperatures, decreased levels of snowpack, low soil moisture and elevated drought conditions are indicators that ...

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Trump the Bully To the editor: Once a bully, always a bully. President Trump is trying to bully other countries in several ways. He wants to buy, or take over by force if necessary, Greenland from Denmark. He wants to retake control of the Panama Canal. He wants Canada to become the 51st state and readjust the border. He is creating economic warfare with some other countries by his tariffs and producing ill will at the same time. Throughout his political life he has constantly berated his opponents with nasty slurs like a fifth-grade schoolyard bully. Here are some samples of his ...

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ATV Club says "Thanks" The Keweenaw ATV Club held their annual membership drive/ picnic on June 28-2025. We had a great turn out again. We would like to give a huge Thank You to all the businesses that donated: Bear Belly resort, Mariner North, Fanny Hoe Resort, The Jenny-Gas Lite Store, Richman Pottery, Fitzgeralds , Phoenix Store, Brickside Brewery, Lake Effect Bar, Keweenaw Adventure Company, Delaware Mine, Minnetonka Resort, Laughing Loon, Jamsens Bakery, Fisherman's daughter, Keweenaw Agate Shop, Grandpas Barn, Harbor House Rest, Auto Value Calumet, Keweenaw Gas Co-op, Buckos, ...

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Positive Thinking TO THE EDITOR: Most people have heard of positive thinking from authors like Norman Vincent Peale. So is positive thinking just another word for faith? The positive thinking theory implies that one's positive or negative thoughts influence a person's own body and personality and ultimate health. Such influence is believed to affect not only other people but also the entire world. This is an ancient occult belief and proponents claim we all have mysterious psychic power. However, Mark 11:22 says, "Have faith in God." Faith is placed in God and His omnipotence, not ...

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Congressman Jack Bergman vs. Canadian Smoke Editor: Congressman Jack Bergman wants Canada to manage its forests better to eliminate wildfires and alleviate smoke that’s causing hazardous air quality in the U.P. He requests prescribed burns, forest thinning, etc., actions that Canada already implements where possible. However, Canada has huge remote boreal forests with no road infrastructure, and the majority of fires are ignited by lightning strikes, which makes it difficult to detect and access fires. A major cause of wildfires worldwide is the heating up and drying out of forests ...

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Triathlon a success Dear Editor, I am writing to thank all the amazing people who took part in our 5th annual Verna Mize Triathlon. The participants, volunteers, and law enforcement personnel made for another safe and enjoyable day. Coupled with an absolutely beautiful morning; all the people taking pictures that day have an award winning photo for sure. The youngest racer was 11 years old, and the farthest travelled was from West Virginia — unless if we consider volunteers — then it’s Vancouver BC. Our numbers were down but the exuberance was as high as ever. The volunteers ...