10/02/2026

IRONWOOD – Today is Plaidurday in Ironwood and across the U.P.  where communities will have a group photo.  Houghton, Marquette and Escanaba also participate in Plaidurday and have group photos.  In past years Ironwood has always had the largest turnout and has a goal of reaching 1,000 people this year.  Wear anything plaid and be ready for the group photo at 5:30 in front of the Historic Ironwood Theater in downtown Ironwood. It’s also First Friday in Ironwood downtown business will be staying open late tonight. There will be a farmers’ market and live music in downtown Ironwood starting at 3:30.   

10/01/2026

SAXON - A federal report estimates Enbridge’s August Line 5 rupture near Saxon, will cost at least $15.1 million. The rupture released 1-point-3 million gallons of natural gas liquids. The damaged section has been isolated, and Line 5 is now operating through a temporary bypass. However, cleanup, including contaminated soil removal and environmental testing continue at the site. Meanwhile, investigators are still investigating two suspicious fires at Enbridge facilities, with no suspects or motive identified.

10/01/2026

IRON COUNTY – An anonymous donor for Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts project to purchase the former Soo Line Railroad Grade and build a paved trail to Montreal has agreed to extend their $15,000 match campaign until the end of the year.  Donations will be used for trail engineering and construction grant applications in the coming year.  ICORE says they are about a 1/3 of the way to the $15,000 goal!