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Opinion

Almanac for Dec. 8, 2025

Local columns

Today is Monday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2025. There are 23 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1941, the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Imperial Japan a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Also on this date: In 1980, rock star and former ...

Congratulations on UP football success this year

Editorial

This week's Bouquets go to — From Mike Olson, Escanaba: Congratulations to all the players, coaches and supporters of Escanaba, North Dickinson, Kingsford, Bark River-Harris and Menominee football teams for their outstanding performances on the field this fall. All went far into the ...

Why we should dress respectfully

Local columns

Sean Duffy's entreaty to "dress with respect" on airplanes rapidly ran into some turbulence. The transportation secretary's request had a bumpy touchdown, landing so close to Donald Trump boorishly telling a female reporter on Air Force One, "Quiet, Piggy." Duffy's boss often struggles to ...

Supreme Court takes Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Local columns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices will hear ...

Almanac for Dec. 6, 2025

Local columns

Today is Saturday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2025. There are 25 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it. Also on this date: In 1907, at least 361 men and ...