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Articles from the February 9, 2021 edition


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  • Saxon Snowcat Show thrives despite freezing temps

    Feb 9, 2021

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] SAXON, Wis. - A Vintage Snowcat Show drew steady streams of viewers on Saturday despite biting wind chills that sunk well below the zero mid-day temperature. Dozens of attendees faced the cold with great aplomb as they wandered around, admiring the decades-old machines, some of which once were used to clear snowmobile trails. The event was hosted by Perry Ofstad, owner of Pitt's Place in Saxon, and viewers were happy to use the bar as a refuge and a place...

  • Catholic church's La Rosa dinner carries on despite all odds

    Feb 9, 2021

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD - In 45 previous years, the annual La Rosa Dinner at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church has resulted in a dining hall filled with folks happily chowing down a homemade spaghetti dinner while visiting with family and friends. The COVID-19 pandemic now makes that sort of gathering impossible, and - as though that didn't represent enough of a challenge - Mother Nature also took the past weekend's wind chills well below zero throughout the region....

  • Planning Commission prepares for marijuana process  

    Feb 9, 2021

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Planning Commission continued its site plan review and conditional permit application process at its regular meeting on Thursday. The information was to ensure the members understand the process and scheduling for what could be around eight public hearings over the next two months to consider marijuana establishment licensing applications, said Tom Bergman, director of community development for the city of Ironwood. There are eight applicants with a total of 16 total a...

  • Community Calendar

    Feb 9, 2021

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Finnish American Festival Board, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball. Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 10 a.m., library, Mercer, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. Bessemer American Legion Post 27, 5 p.m., American Legion, Bessemer....