Wildfire smoke signals a growing climate crisis To the editor: Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) recently sent a letter to the Canadian government, alleging that its forest management practices are responsible for Michigan's air quality problems. Notably, the letter fails to mention climate change. ...

Trump the Bully To the editor: Once a bully, always a bully. President Trump is trying to bully other countries in several ways. He wants to buy, or take over by force if necessary, Greenland from Denmark. He wants to retake control of the Panama Canal. He wants Canada to become the 51st ...

ATV Club says "Thanks" The Keweenaw ATV Club held their annual membership drive/ picnic on June 28-2025. We had a great turn out again. We would like to give a huge Thank You to all the businesses that donated: Bear Belly resort, Mariner North, Fanny Hoe Resort, The Jenny-Gas Lite Store, ...

Positive Thinking TO THE EDITOR: Most people have heard of positive thinking from authors like Norman Vincent Peale. So is positive thinking just another word for faith? The positive thinking theory implies that one's positive or negative thoughts influence a person's own body and personality ...

Congressman Jack Bergman vs. Canadian Smoke Editor: Congressman Jack Bergman wants Canada to manage its forests better to eliminate wildfires and alleviate smoke that’s causing hazardous air quality in the U.P. He requests prescribed burns, forest thinning, etc., actions that Canada already ...

Triathlon a success Dear Editor, I am writing to thank all the amazing people who took part in our 5th annual Verna Mize Triathlon. The participants, volunteers, and law enforcement personnel made for another safe and enjoyable day. Coupled with an absolutely beautiful morning; all the people ...