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Boxley charges changed to attempted murder
Charges against Julie Boxley have changed at a preliminary exam hearing held on Monday, Aug. 21 in Munising.
Read MoreBoxley charges changed to attempted murderOne charged in Au Train death
A local man has passed away from his injuries after an accident involving a motor vehicle in the evening hours of Saturday, Aug. 19 in Au Train.
Read MoreOne charged in Au Train deathGrand Marais Chamber of Commerce update
By Brandi Taylor Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce President Summer is always a busy time in the U.P. there is no denying that.
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The show goes on
It’s usually a good sign for a festival when people are raving about the music and not caring about the weather. That’s exactly what happened at the 41st annual Grand Marais Music and Crafts Festival Aug.
Read MoreThe show goes onCounty makes moves for veterans
By Brice Burge The Alger County Commission made three decisions that positively impact veterans in the area at its Committee of the Whole on Monday, Aug. 14.
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Commercial recycling struggles
As fallout continues to impact Alger County after North Country Disposal pulled its recycling services, a new concern is challenging local business owners regarding responsible waste removal. Commercial recycling is at a complete standstill in Alger County as businesses have no way to get recyclable materials from their locations to transfer stations.
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Fordyce plays final show with Cabin Fever
By Brice Burge According to the band, it was the usual closing song at the end of their set. The Circle Song – a fun tune to get people dancing together regardless of skill level or age – was Cabin Fever’s traditional goodbye to fans and festival goers alike.
Read MoreFordyce plays final show with Cabin FeverDoctor, why?: How do you use a TENS unit?
Q: I’ve been having intermittent pain on the outer hip area for several weeks, worse when I’m walking up even a gradual slope or on a level surface. I was telling a friend about it and he suggested I buy a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit, which can be obtained without a prescription; it arrived in the mail a few days ago, but the instructions that came with it are very brief and not very useful.
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