10/09/2026

N. WISCONSIN / UP (AP) – Monday is Columbus Day also known as Indigenous Peoples Day.  The name Indigenous Peoples Day has been recognized for decades in different forms and under a variety of names to celebrate Native Americans’ history and culture and to acknowledge the challenges they continue to face.  In 2021, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day meant to “honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today.” President Donald Trump made clear last year that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October. He accused Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons.  There will be celebrations throughout the Country Monday to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Days.  The nearest celebration to us will be in Duluth Monday at 11:00 at the Duluth City Hall.  Monday is also a Federal Holiday banks will be closed and there will be no mail on Monday.

10/08/2026

ONTONAGON COUNTY - A familiar landmark is missing from one of the Upper Peninsula’s most popular state parks. The iconic entrance sign to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park was stolen sometime between October 3rd and 4th. Michigan DNR officials are asking anyone who saw something suspicious, has surveillance footage, or has seen the sign since it disappeared to come forward and help bring it home. The DNR posted about the theft on social media and asked the public for help. Find more information at @michigantourism.

10/08/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Three Marshfield Clinic hospitals are being recognized for their commitment to saving lives and improving stroke care. The American Heart Association honored Marshfield Medical Center –Park Falls, Minocqua, and Marshfield for following proven, evidence-based guidelines. Marshfield earned Rural Stroke Silver and Stroke Gold Plus, along with additional honors for diabetes and stroke care. Minocqua and Park Falls each received Rural Stroke Bronze recognition. Studies show patients have better outcomes when care teams follow evidence-based treatment guidelines.