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Starting the school year strong

CALUMET — As back-to-school season approaches, many families in the Copper Country are feeling the pressure of rising school supply costs—what once was a quick $20 trip to the store has become a shopping list that can top $100 per child. From inflation to expanded supply lists and tech ...

Easy Enough

Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet. Beef liver and an assortment of vegetables are classic ingredients, but in this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for ...

World Blood Donor Day

WAUSAU, Wis. – According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. On World Blood Donor Day, Aspirus and regional blood centers are calling attention to this critical and ongoing need, urging more people to consider ...

WASHINGTON — The United States Department of Agriculture estimates grocery store prices will increase 3.2% this year, on top of the nearly 25% increase since 2020. Experts say that drives a push towards saving money, global flavors, health-focused dishes and sustainability for 2025. Warm ...

Try a healthy Mother’s Day brunch

Looking for a creative way to celebrate mom this Mother's Day? Flowers and cards are never wrong, but what about showing your mother some love by making her a delicious – and nutritious – brunch? That's love that doesn't just come from the heart – it's good for the heart as ...

Teamwork makes the dream work

MARQUETTE – At 1 p.m. on May 31st, Marquette Mountain will hold its second iteration of the wife-carrying competition, an obstacle course footrace consisting of two-person teams where one teammate carries the other. The wife-carrying competition is part of Marquette Mountain’s ongoing ...