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Tribe sues over Line 5 reroute

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ASHLAND, WI — In a new lawsuit, the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa alleges the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated federal environmental laws when it granted a permit to Enbridge for its proposed Line 5 reroute. Canadian energy firm Enbridge secured a federal permit for the $450 ...

Looking for answers

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KEWEENAW COUNTY – The Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners will review a letter from Houghton Township officials requesting consolidation with one of two neighboring townships. The letter was signed by Township Supervisor Robby Fischer, Township Clerk Leslie Fischer, and two trustees, Tom ...

Brimley man arrested

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SAULT STE. MARIE — The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force announced the arrest of 28-year-old Jerred McCoy, of Brimley, for child sexually abusive activity – aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime. Following ...

The ‘Ninth Street issue’

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CALUMET – After the Calumet Village Council meeting was called to order Tuesday, Village President Rob Tarvis recommended amending the agenda to remove discussion on what had been labeled as the “Ninth Street Issue.” Tarvis said this change was encouraged, “due to last minute legal ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman in my 80s. Is it safe to take 400 mg of ibuprofen a day? I take it with breakfast. I never take more than this. — J.S.B. ANSWER: Ibuprofen has the potential for many serious side effects, but most of them are unusual, especially at the low dose you are taking. ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: Almost 15 years ago, my older sister removed me from her life after a series of messy arguments. At the time, she just stopped taking my calls and waited for me to leave family functions before going. She told our three siblings and mother that she didn't want me in her life. She ...