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Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for nearly half our lives, and we've always had a strong relationship. The problem we're facing now is her family — specifically her younger brother and his household. Her brother has never been particularly motivated, and although we've always ...

‘Ashamed and disgusted’

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EWEN — At a recent meeting of the Ontonagon County Democratic Party, a resolution regarding the activity of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agents unanimously passed. In a press release submitted to the Daily Mining Gazette, the Ontonagon County ...

Snowmobile fatality in Marquette County

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MARQUETTE — At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday, the Chocolay Township Police were called to a snowmobile accident on trail 417 about one mile from the Alger County Line. Officers arrived near the scene and were transported to the scene by several snowmobilers. When they arrived, CPR was in ...

Explosion in Garden

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GARDEN – A house in Garden Township exploded Monday night, resulting in a complete loss of the residence. At approximately 10:23 p.m., law enforcement was dispatched to the Garden area for reports of an explosion, according to Garden Township Fire Department Chief Keith Farley. Law ...

Trump threatens to block Michigan bridge opening

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LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer told reporters Tuesday that she is in communication with President Donald Trump’s staff and administration following the president’s threat Monday evening to block a long-awaited bridge from opening due to a trade dispute with Canada. The Gordie Howe ...

In Brief

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HANCOCK — The Market Beef registration deadline for the Houghton County Fair is this Sunday, February 15, 2026. Youth from Houghton or Keweenaw County aged 9 to 19 on December 31, 2026, are eligible to enter. New this year, both beef steers and beef heifers are eligible for the market ...