10/3/2024

N. SHORE MINNESOTA – Minnesota National Guard members are heading south to help in the wake of Hurricane Helene.  Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order activating the National Guard yesterday, allowing them to provide emergency assistance in North Carolina almost a week after the hurricane made landfall.  Donald Trump has slammed Joe Biden for the slow government response to hurricane ravaged areas.  Trump visited impacted areas in Georgia last weekend and mobilized several semi-trucks filled with relieve supplies to affected areas. 

10/2/2024

IRONWOOD – AN ELEVATED WILDFIRE POTENTIAL FOR THE WESTERN U.P. TODAY DUE TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY AND WARM CONDITIONS...Gusty southwest winds as high as 35mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent wetting rainfall will lead to elevated wildfire potential.  Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911.

10/2/2024

BESSEMER - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is awarding $267 million in clean water grants to communities in the state, including Bessemer. The City of Bessemer will receive $1.9 million for replacement of approximately 2,920 feet of water main pipe and installation of a new steel storage tank. Approximately 2,006 feet of transmission main will be installed for the new storage tank. Bessemer Township will receive $5,000 for replacement of approximately 35 lead drinking water service lines. Wakefield will receive $4,000 for replacement of 40 lead or galvanized service lines, and will receive just over $338,000 for identification or verification of lead service lines in preparation for replacement.