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A big weekend awaits

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CALUMET — The CopperDog sled dog races are an annual world-class event, kicking off in Calumet, Michigan. This multi-day event covers races of differing lengths across Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, and other immersive events to learn about and celebrate the sport of sled dog racing. This ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 79, and for several years, I have been taking finasteride and tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia. (In the past, I underwent a TURP procedure, which I will never go through again.) As we know, within time, these medications will affect your sexual drive and erectile ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: My husband and I are at a full-blown spring break standoff, and the kids are watching it like it's a sport. He wants to take our two kids skiing. He's already talking about "fresh powder," early lift tickets and how this is the perfect chance to make "core memories." He grew up ...

Where do we put it?

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HOUGHTON COUNTY – As heavier than normal snowfall continues to pile up, residents are beginning to show their frustration over how to get it out of driveways. On Saturday, the Houghton Police Dept responded to a snow plowing complaint on East Street. The next day, they responded to another ...

Teen reported missing found

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CHASSELL — Michigan State Police have confirmed that a juvenile from Chassell has been found after being reported missing Wednesday. The juvenile was reported missing on February 17. Media reports say the juvenile’s phone was pinged in the Marquette area while police were searching. ...

Home town hero

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IRON RIVER — The Iron River community will welcome home Olympic champion snowboarder Nick Baumgartner on Wednesday after his recent participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. A 2022 Olympic gold medalist, Baumgartner again represented Team USA on the world stage this year. While he ...