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Eagle Herald

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Menominee grants three conditional marijuana licenses

MENOMINEE — The City of Menominee has granted conditional marijuana retail licenses to three businesses that are built out and prepared to open. “We have started moving forward and have issued a retail license to the following: Highwire Wire Farms, Per I/Urb and Per II/Puff,” City Manager Brett Botbyl stated in an email. He said the licenses are contingent on the businesses passing all state and local inspections, codes, rules and full payment of application fees and/or past due/current taxes. This action comes as the result of a Nov. 3 ballot initiative that saw about 60% of voters approve increasing the number of marijuana licenses from nine to 13. There currently are eight licensed marijuana retailers in the city. All three of the businesses granted conditional licenses took different paths to get to this point. Highwire Farms, 1015 10th St. (corner of 10th Street and 10th Avenue), was part of a 2023 settlement agreement. Puff Cannabis, 2305 10th St. (the former Family Video location), was built out and ready to open last summer but could not get approval from the city. Urb, 1015 26th Ave. (the corner of 10th Street), has been ready to open for more than a year.

Menominee, MI · 1d

History Snob

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The Deadliest Wildfire in American History

On October 8, 1871, a devastating wildfire swept through northeastern Wisconsin—so devastating, in fact, that the disaster remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. It would later be known as the Peshtigo Fire, with a death toll ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 fatalities. Even with these jarring numbers, the tragedy is largely overshadowed by another event that occurred on the very same night : the Great Chicago Fire. The destruction unfolding around Peshtigo, however, was considerably deadlier. Within hours, homes, businesses, and vast stretches of forest had been consumed, leaving survivors struggling to comprehend what had happened. More than 150 years later, the catastrophe remains a disturbing example of how dangerous wildfires can truly get. A Disaster Years in the Making But how did such a deadly fire even erupt in Peshtigo? The story actually starts way back: long before the fire, Peshtigo had developed into a prosperous lumber town. Sawmills, woodworking factories, and railroad operations supported the local economy. However, it's not difficult to see that these industries also created dangerous conditions —case in point, that it would eventually lead to the most horrific fire in American history. It, of course, didn't help either that northeastern Wisconsin was experiencing

Peshtigo, WI · 1d

Upper Michigans Source

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DNR looking to buy 60 miles of railroads

Dickinson County, MI · 1d

WLUC

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Retired Kingsford coach publishes book on 51 years of UP high school football playoffs

KINGSFORD, Mich. (WLUC) - Andy Wiltzius, a retired Kingsford football coach and teacher, has published his second book, “Headed Down State.” The book chronicles 51 years of Upper Peninsula high school football teams and their runs through the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs. Each chapter covers one...

Kingsford, MI · 1d
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Document destruction company has new owners, new identity

DAGGETT — Country Mile Document Destruction began a new chapter with new ownership and a new name. The waste management business transitioned to second-generation owners Brad and Trina Younk and unveiled a new brand identity as Country Mile Environmental. The new name reflects the company’s broader range of services that go beyond document shredding. Country Mile Environmental securely handles regulated medical waste and provides on-site shredding and the secure destruction of confidential documents, hard drives, computer hardware and other materials. While the company trucks now sport a new logo and company name, Country Mile Environmental offers customers the same customer service they have had for 25 years. The waste management company, headquartered in Daggett, continues to be family-owned and operated by the Younk family. Roger Younk founded Country Mile Document Destruction in 2001 with a pickup truck, trailer and a mobile paper shredder. From this foundation, the company has grown into a comprehensive, certified waste management organization. Country Mile Environmental serves businesses, municipalities and individuals in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, northeast Wisconsin, and north central Wisconsin. “Our goal is to stay ahead of the curve in recycling and waste management while continuing to provide the same reliable service our customers know

Daggett, MI · 3d

Attack of the Fanboy

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A Michigan deer wandered for 10 days with a plastic Halloween pumpkin stuck over its mouth, and rescuers say they get calls like it every year

A young buck in Michigan spent 10 days with a plastic Halloween pumpkin stuck on its head before volunteers freed it on Sunday, according to BroBible . The Detroit Animal Welfare Group led the effort and says it tracked the deer to Hines Park in Westland, miles from the Livonia neighborhood where it was first spotted. Volunteers tranquilized the animal and removed the bucket. The deer first drew attention after a resident in a Livonia neighborhood recorded video of it with the plastic pumpkin bucket stuck over its mouth. The group says it began receiving calls shortly after Halloween and posted on social media asking people to report sightings. It says it received several updates and photos but could not catch up to the deer, which was becoming weak and thin. The group says it was concerned that the deer would become dehydrated and eventually starve, as the bucket kept it from eating or drinking. It received permission from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to tranquilize the animal if volunteers could reach it. The group also asked for help from drone pilots, including one with a heat sensing drone, to track the deer down. Volunteers waded through water and

Livonia, MI · 1d

Eagle Herald

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Marinette County committee debates reducing board

MARINETTE — Marinette County’s Executive Committee discussed reducing the county board from 30 members to 15, as a petition effort could put the question before voters in 2027. Public commenter Kim Brooks urged supervisors to consider board reduction alongside committee consolidation, while committee members debated representation, timing and how a smaller board would function. No action was taken at the Tuesday meeting. Brooks said consolidating committees could reduce repetitive meetings while maintaining oversight. She noted that many Wisconsin counties have consolidated committees and said a smaller board could be part of a broader restructuring. “You would have broad latitude in designing a new structure,” Brooks said. Brooks suggested that supervisors consider different committee assignments and options for public participation. She argued that streamlining could reduce staff time spent preparing for and attending meetings, while allowing department heads to focus on county work. Brooks also said meeting schedules affect who can serve. “This board does not adequately reflect the county,” Brooks said. Brooks added that morning and workday meetings can disadvantage working people, parents and other residents who might participate or serve as supervisors. Chair John Guarisco said his proposal was intended to open discussion, not prompt and immediate vote. He

Marinette County, WI · 1d

WBAY Green Bay

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Six northeast Wisconsin counties rank among top 25 for veterans, VA data shows

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Six northeast Wisconsin counties are among the top 25 for the highest concentrations of veterans, according to data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Florence County ranks second, with veterans making up 11% of its population. Marinette County ranks eighth, with veterans accounting for...

Florence County, WI · 1d

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Evers grants 14 commutations, including two from Northeast Wisconsin cases

(WLUK) -- Governor Tony Evers is the first Wisconsin governor since former Gov. Tommy Thompson, to grant commutations. The governor granted 14 individuals commutations Friday, including two from Northeast Wisconsin. A total of 24 individuals were heard at public hearings conducted by the Commutation Advisory Board on Aug. 21, 2026,...

Wisconsin · 2h

Eagle Herald

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Stauss set to bring his slugging ways to Winona State

MARINETTE — It’s a good thing that Wyatt Stauss looks good in purple and white because he’ll be cloaked in those two colors for the foreseeable future. In front of a congregation of family, friends, teammates and coaches, Stauss put ink to paper on the first day of National Signing Day and signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Winona University on Wednesday. Stauss, Marinette High School’s hulking six-foot, 228-pound first baseman, will trade in the Marines’ color scheme for the Warriors blend of purple and white beginning in the spring of 2028. “Get to keep the purple and white,” Stauss joked. Located in Winona, Minnesota, Winona State is a powerhouse in the Division II ranks of the NCAA. The Warriors have reached the NCAA tournament six times and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament 21 times, with six NAIA World Series and one NCAA World Series appearances under their belt. The Warriors’ track record of success, coupled with the recruiting efforts of head coach Seth Wing and his staff, vaulted Winona State to the top of Stauss’s list. “I love the coach there. The guy is a great guy and I loved their campus and

Winona, MN · 1d

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After Trying Fish Boils Across Door County, This Ephraim Restaurant Stuck With Us

The servers here will de-bone your whitefish right at the table. That alone made me sit up, because fish bones are usually your problem, not theirs. The cooking happens outside over an open wood fire. A Boil Master tells stories while a giant kettle bubbles away. Then comes the boil...

Door County, WI · 4d

Eagle Herald

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Unexpected underground conditions adds costs to street project

MARINETTE — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Marinette Common Council approved a $32,909 change order for street reconstruction after contractor Barley Excavating encountered underground conditions that had not been known when the project was designed and were not included in the bid. The work involved Eggener and Wells streets and the change order was allocated among wastewater, water and stormwater utilities. During discussion, City Engineer Brian Miller described an old building foundation discovered on Eggener Street and on Nestegg Marine’s property. Miller also reported a large electrical transmission duct running along Wells Street, encased in concrete reaching as deep as 10 feet below grade. Also, at the intersection of Eggener and Wells, the existing water main was found completely encased in concrete. These unexpected obstructions required work beyond what had been anticipated in the original design and bid leading to the additional cost. The council also approved the recommended increases to cemetery fees after hearing that local rates had remained unchanged after many years. City Clerk Lana Bero compared Marinette’s charges with those of similarly sized, city-owned cemeteries. Bero reported that other communities charged about $900 to $1,000 for a grave space, while Marinette’s current price was $650. The

Marinette, WI · 3d

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Serenity Springs at Scandia Village faces renewed scrutiny over care and staffing

Get the latest reporting delivered directly to your inbox with our free weekly newsletters. This story is part of a series about aging in Door County that Door County Knock is producing this year. Click here for the series page. Almost every day, “Theresa,” a Door County resident, goes to...

Sister Bay, WI · 22h

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A Wisconsin Veterans Group Will Recreate a 100-Year-Old Christmas Tree Sailing Tradition

A historic Christmas tree ship tradition returns to Wisconsin.

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 1d