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Articles from the January 2, 2015 edition


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  • Tingstad steps down from bench after 32-year career

    Jan Tucker|Jan 2, 2015

    BESSEMER - Andy Tingstad has seen many changes in both the court system and the community in his 32 years as District Judge for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. He retired effective Thursday at noon. Tingstad is not a native of the Upper Peninsula, although the U.P. is part of the family genealogy. He noted 2014 was the 100th anniversary of the Tingstad family leaving the Copper Country. He said that was the time of the big miners' strike in the Copper Country and the tragic Italian Hall... Full story

  • Area cross country trails remain busy

    Jan 2, 2015

    IRONWOOD - Visitors at ABR Trails and Wolverine Ski Trails skied and snowshoed into the new year with sunshine and milder temperatures on Thursday. ABR owner Eric Anderson said that the visitors were "really happy with conditions." Local skier, Sandy Pera, of Wakefield agreed. "I come here often," said Pera, who holds a season pass. "There is great snow for this time of year." Though the first day of the new year was busier than normal, according to Anderson. Pera said you do not see many... Full story

  • ICE TRACK PREPARATIONS

    Jan 2, 2015

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