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Racing on ice

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HOUGHTON – People of all ages climbed tall snow banks to catch a glimpse of an ice-covered race track laid out through the sports fields of Michigan Technological University. Twenty-two teams representing colleges and universities from around the country brought 39 cars to compete in the ...

Aspirus relocating Ontonagon clinic

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ONTONAGON — The Aspirus Ontonagon Clinic is relocating to a newly renovated space on the Aspirus Ontonagon campus, formerly home to the hospital’s Emergency Room, according to an Aspirus realease. The clinic entrance will be accessible from the main parking lot facing South 7th ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year old man who was in good health until I found out that I have an issue in my left kidney. My urologist discovered cancer on my urethra, and the cancer was removed in December 2025. This all started when blood was found in my urine back in September 2025. Now I ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married eight years and we have two young kids. They are my whole world. I love being a dad in a way I did not expect. I am the one who volunteers for bedtime stories, who gets up early on Saturdays so my wife can sleep, who actually enjoys the chaos of ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 68-year-old female who is in good health. I currently take vitamin D3. The only prescription that I'm on is rosuvastatin. It has been brought to my attention by my cousin, who is a devout vegan, that taking vitamin D3 with K2 is much better than just taking D3 alone. If ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I'm a senior citizen. Fifty years ago, another young girl and I were in a juvenile detention facility for very minor infractions that would not lead to incarceration today. I was repeatedly raped by two counselors throughout our months there. This other girl was not mistreated in ...