How old is “old”? We Americans set the term at 65 as the benchmark for senior citizens, and in general we dislike them as much as Shakespeare did in his comment on the Seven Stages of Man, describing him eloquently in the most unpleasant terms, from their thinning and graying hair to their ...

In 1917, the Copper Range Company paid out just under $4 million in dividends. In 1918, the amount had dropped to just over $2 million. The multi-million dollar dividend payouts had plummeted to $394,775 in 1927. The company’s annual report for 1927 related that: “Although the yield per ...

A bookstore in Hancock hosted Amy Piper and her new book, “Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure” on Thursday. The author meet and greet was hosted at Sunflower Books and Coffee, allowing local readers to talk with Piper about her book and receive signed copies. ...

As the 20th century progressed, the population of the Lake Superior copper region continued a rapid decline. The decline caused an increasingly critical labor shortage throughout the region, which created a negative impact on copper production. Mining companies could not fill vacant positions, ...

As Summer approaches, one important thing to remember is to stay hydrated. It’s easy to forget to drink water, especially during all the fun activities and events that come with Summer. It can also be cumbersome to carry around water bottles or jugs to the beach, parks, or other popular ...

My daughter Hannah recently graduated from her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program and will now seek to teach at the university level. She’s actively applying for positions both online and in and around Minnesota where she is currently living with her wife. She texted me to ask me if I had a ...