1/08/2026

IRONWOOD -  Stormy Kromer in Ironwood has created 36 custom “GO JESSIE 2026” hats for three-time Olympic medalist cross-country skier Jessie Diggins’ supporters at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Chairman Bob Jacquart was inspired after seeing a photo of Jessie’s father, Clay Diggins, wearing a classic Stormy Kromer. After connecting with Clay last October and becoming friends, Jacquart made the hats for family and friends, which Clay believes will give Jessie “energy.” Although from Minnesota, Jessie has strong ties to the U.P. skiing community where she trained. Make sure and mark your calendars to support Jessie and to look for one of the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Michigan’, those special hats, during the televised events.

1/08/2026

IRONWOOD - A low pressure system will move through the Great Lakes tonight, resulting in rain, sleet and freezing rain transitioning to snow tonight, then another low-pressure system will impact the region Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Still a lot of Uncertainty about when and how this system will impact the region and how much snow will ultimately fall across the region.

1/07/2026

IRONWOOD - Aspirus Upper Peninsula pharmacies launched the Medication Deactivation Bag Program at its Ironwood, Ontonagon, Houghton, Laurium, locations.

Offering families a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired medications. The supplies were sourced through the University of Michigan’s OPEN Program. Proper disposal prevents accidental ingestion, reduces overdose risk, limits misuse, and protects the environment.  The free bags can be picked up at any participating pharmacy.