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A UP landmark falls

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ESCANABA — Demolition of the House of Ludington, in Escanaba, Sunday marked the end of its 162-year life. The action drew spectators who watched mostly from vehicles in the bitter weather. The House of Ludington, called the “crown jewel of Escanaba” by some, was ravaged by fire on Dec. 5, ...

Are we making history?

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HOUGHTON — With snowfall totals continuing to climb and lake effect expected through the week, one question is starting to surface across Michigan’s snow belt — Is the Keweenaw on track for a historic winter? According to a press release from Visit Keweenaw, as of Monday, the Keweenaw ...

A bit of a disconnect

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HANCOCK – Last minute cancellations and postponements of Heikinpäivä 2026 events created some confusion among community members. Last Thursday, Jesse Wiederhold, managing director of Visit Keweenaw, told the Daily Mining Gazette the Polar Plunge was still scheduled for Saturday, in spite ...

And the winners are …

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HANCOCK – While some of this weekend’s Heikinpäivä events were cancelled, and the Polar Plunge was postponed, severe cold temperatures and windchills did not deter teams from competing in the Heikinpäivä Snow Sculpting Invitational competition on Quincy Street. The Invitational took ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old female who is in moderate health. After a monthslong bout of diarrhea, blood work, and a colonoscopy, I've been diagnosed with microscopic colitis. After a round of budesonide, my symptoms subsided, and I had a normal few months. Can you explain what ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I've been happily married for more than 40 years. The one shadow on that happiness has been my relationship with my husband's family, especially my mother-in-law. From the beginning, she has never seemed to like me. I honestly do not know why. Over the years, she has been ...