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Lobbyists spent record amount on lawmaker meals

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This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.” LANSING — Lobbyists spent a record amount of money providing free food and drink for Michigan’s lawmakers in 2025, according to disclosure data ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I recall reading articles about prisoners who suffered horribly for minutes prior to dying, while undergoing a death sentence that was imposed on them for committing particularly serious crimes. Is there a medical reason as to why such prisoners can't be put under a deep sleep ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I am 52 and I have a good life on paper. I am married, I work full-time, and I have two teenagers who keep me busy. But lately I have felt oddly lonely, and I am not sure if I am being overly sensitive or finally noticing something I have ignored for years. I have a close group of ...

Flippin’ out!

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HOUGHTON – Spectators lined the sides of Huron Street and packed in along the waterfront in downtown Houghton Saturday evening to see snowboarders freestyle their way through a custom-built urban course. Cheers from the crowd erupted when boarders landed tricks, often drowning out the ...

Applications now open

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HOUGHTON — Visit Keweenaw is officially seeking applications for its 2026 Destination Development Fund to support projects that enhance the region's appeal for both visitors and residents. According to a press release from Visit Keweenaw, the Destination Development Fund is a reinvestment in ...

Menominee man sentenced for CSC

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MENOMINEE – A Menominee man was recently sentenced to seven to 20 years in prison for first degree criminal sexual conduct. Ralph Joseph Khollman, 82, was sentenced Feb. 6 after pleading guilty to the charge on Dec. 16, 2025. He was prosecuted by Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey ...