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Aspirus addresses MNA negotiations

IRONWOOD – Nurses at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital voted unanimously on Nov. 5 to authorize a strike in pursuit of a fair contract and in protest of the employer’s unfair labor practices, says a Nov. 6 release from the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA). “We remain ready and willing to ...

Setting a date

A public hearing date for a Commercial Rehabilitation District for the Downtowner Motel has been set for Dec. 10 at the Houghton City Council meeting on Wednesday. HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council has set up a public hearing for Dec. 10 for the creation of a Commercial Rehabilitation District for the Downtowner Motel and the apartment addition which goes down to Lakeshore Drive. The property, 110 Shelden Ave, appears to be changing hands according to City Manager Eric Waara. “But in order to get the process rolling, the new owners would like the council to consider creating a ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is known about Parsonage-Turner syndrome? One of my brothers has severe shoulder pain. He had an MRI done and was told that it may be Parsonage-Turner syndrome. Can this be related to COVID? He has been recommended to a neurologist, but they probably won't be able to help. ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year old male in good health who exercises regularly, doesn't take any medications, and doesn't have a family history of prostate cancer. During my most recent yearly physical exam with my physician, my PSA score was 3.5 ng/mL from the blood draw and analysis, while ...