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Wouldn’t it be fun to watch Congress squirm?
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (375+ words) Gov. Tim Walz, a Minnesota Democrat who might have become vice president had Kamala Harris won the November election, has announced he will not be seeking a third term. The alleged fraud involving day-care centers and allegations that federal aid…...
What’s Flying: Birds shine bright in depths of winter
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (423+ words) No animal, according to the rules of animal etiquette, is ever expected to do anything strenuous, or heroic, or even moderately active during the off-season of winter." " Kenneth Grahame Some straggling birds are still hanging around despite the severe conditions…...
‘Dance for the Dogs’ event set for Feb. 15
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (129+ words) MARQUETTE " It's time to dance for the dogs. The Marquette Lions Club is holding a community dance fundraiser event titled "Dance for the Dogs" at the Elks Club in Marquette from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15. "Cast off your snow boots, pull…...
Michigan’s top doc says current vaccine guidance will remain despite new CDC schedule
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (508+ words) The federal government is recommending fewer childhood vaccinations, but the state of Michigan is saying no way. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday recommended that the previous number of childhood vaccines of 17 be reduced to just 11 vaccinations....
Judge rejects Michigan’s bid to reconsider marijuana tax suit ruling
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (373+ words) Court of Claims Judge Sima G. Patel on Monday denied the state of Michigan's request to rehear a motion to toss a lawsuit filed by cannabis industry advocates against the 24 percent wholesale tax on marijuana that took effect on Jan. 1. In…...
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement; it’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1305+ words) WASHINGTON " Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy that day is nowhere to be found. It's not on display at the Capitol, as is required by law....
Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Winter Reading Challenge underway
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (338+ words) ISHPEMING " The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library has announced that its Winter Reading Challenge began on Thursday and will run until the end of February. ICPL's Winter Reading Challenge is open to all ages " babies through adults are welcome to participate…...
The danger of Nick Fuentes’ ideology
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (229+ words) When Fuentes says that he does not want to live around Black people because "it would be irresponsible if (he) had a wife and kids to live near Black people" and that he is "not willing to risk (his) life,…...
Resolutions can mean something with concerted effort
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (628+ words) The hot take that floated into my inbox last week was that resolutions are passe. Apparently, thinking about "next year" is outdated. We're in this grind of time and marking it arbitrarily doesn't matter. But, really, we time-travel constantly. It's…...
Today in History: January 6, Trump supporters storm Capitol to stop certification of Biden victory
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (274+ words) Today in History: January 6, Trump supporters storm Capitol to stop certification of Biden victory Today is Tuesday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2026. There are 359 days left in the year. In 1919, former President Theodore Roosevelt died in Oyster Bay, New York,…...