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Emily Ann Roberts’ First Headline Tour to stop at the Island in May 2027

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Harris — Breakout country singer, songwriter and entertainer Emily Ann Roberts is embarking on her first ever headline tour, with a stop at the Island Resort & Casino Showroom May 7 and 8, 2027. Named for Roberts’ just-released EP, THE THREAD TOUR features special guests Colton Dawson, Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin, and Kenny Whitmire on select dates. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. ET through the casino. “After having the incredible opportunity to open for my heroes in this industry, it’s finally time for me to step out on my own as the headliner,” shared Roberts. “2026 has ...

Prescribed burns to take place

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The U.S. Forest Service - Hiawatha National Forest announced Thursday that the Upper Peninsula Fire and Aviation Management Unit personnel may conduct prescribed burns over the weekend on the Dutch Mill unit and on Stonington Peninsula as weather and conditions allow. If conducted, smoke may be visible around Rapid River from US-41 and US-2. For the safety of the public and fire crews, those in the area are advised to exercise caution and extra awareness. Find more information, including links and a map, at www.fs.usda.gov/r09/hiawatha/fire/management.

Edwards hits 9 3-pointers, scores 45 as Timberwolves beat Heat

National Sports

MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Edwards hit nine 3-pointers and scored 45 points to join an elite club, LaMelo Ball scored 21 in his Minnesota debut and the Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first game with Miami by beating the Heat 131-106 on Wednesday night. Edwards, who scored 41 in ...

Three measles cases in Delta — first since 1989

Health

DELTA COUNTY — Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Delta County, announced Public Health of Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) on Wednesday afternoon. "The health department is working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to investigate the cases and ...

REZ-CON comes to the Island Convention Center

Entertainment

HARRIS — The Island Convention Center is gearing up to host pop culture fans, gamers, and cosplayers this weekend for REZ-CON, taking place Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24. The two-day event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Highlighted activities include video and tabletop game tournaments, a dedicated cosplay contest, Nerdology trivia, and a wide array of vendor and artist displays. Also at the event will be several celebrity guests including both voice and on screen actors Linnea Quigley, Michael Berryman, Thessaly Lerner, Michael Guinn ...