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Today in Sports Oct. 23

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1921 — Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines, 7-6 at Hagemeister Park, Green Bay, Wis. 1945 — Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1949 — Don Doll of the Detroit Lions intercepts four passes in a 24-7 victory over the Chicago Cardinals. 1960 — Jim Martin of Detroit becomes the first kicker to kick two field goals over 50 yards in a game as the Lions beat the Baltimore Colts 30-17. 1964 — Joe Frazier dominates German Hans Huber for an easy points win to capture ...

Area trick-or-treat events

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ESCANABA -- Here's a look at the updated list of scheduled trick-or-treat — and trunk-or-treat — dates and times for communities throughout the area: BARK RIVER Residential trick-or-treating in the Bark River area will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Bark River ...

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 ...