4/16/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Special Olympics Michigan Area 39 which includes Gogebic, and Ontonagon, counties will host a free Movie Night and Silent Auction fundraiser featuring the Emmy-nominated documentary "Patrice" on Saturday, April 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. The film details the true story of a couple of Special Olympics athletes trying to get married. Co-Area 39 Directors Michael and Naomi Behrmann noted the film's realism. Guests at the event will have the opportunity to meet Area 39 athletes. Tickets are free via Eventbrite or by emailing area39@somi.org. Popcorn will be provided, and guests can bid on locally donated items in the silent auction.

4/16/2026

IRONWOOD – The Musical Fiddler on the Roof opens tonight on the Theatre North Stage featuring the largest cast in more than a decade on the Theater North Stage.  Fiddler on the Roof" is a beloved musical that explores themes of tradition, family, and change through the story of a Jewish milkman in early 20th-century Russia. Maggie Hill is the Director.  (((Play Maggie Hill)))

Bruce Greenhill plays the role of Lazerwolf the Butcher. (((Play Bruce Greenhill)))

Fiddler on the Roof opens tonight with shows through Sunday with a second run next week Thursday April 23^rd running though Sunday April 26^th.  Tickets are available online at Theater north dot org and at the Theater North Box Office on Lake Street in Ironwood. 

4/16/2026

IRONWOOD – Above normal temperatures near 70 today and tomorrow expected to melt off the rest of the snow around the region then scattered thunderstorms are possible tomorrow afternoon and evening could be strong to severe. The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk for severe storms for much of northwest Wisconsin tomorrow.