Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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LANSING (AP) - Michigan Lt. Gov. has led state officials in taking a cold plunge for the sake of Special Olympics. Calley was the first to jump into a pool of water outside the Michigan Capitol on Thursday on a day of single-digit temperatures. MLive.com reports that organizers say participants raised at least $30,000 for Special Olympics Michigan, which hosts year-round sporting events for athletes with disabilities. Calley calls the Special Olympics "a critical part of the landscape of... Full story
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HURLEY - The Iron County Mining Impact Committee heard a presentation from Gogebic Taconite president Bill Williams Thursday regarding activities at the proposed iron mine site near Upson. During last month's meeting, the committee asked Williams to present a more comprehensive list of potential jobs, training or schooling required for the proposed mining project. While a specific number of jobs was not listed, Williams spoke about a variety of jobs and specific education required for the... Full story
HURLEY - Minnesota mining is becoming a model for potential mining in Wisconsin, including its economic impacts. On Thursday, the Iron County Mining Impact Committee listened to a presentation from James Skurla, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, about ferrous and non-ferrous mining impacts in northeastern Minnesota. Skurla studied 18 different mining companies in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota, and Douglas County in Wisconsin. He... Full story
