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Obstructing ICE not a crime that warrants military intervention

In better times with better political leaders, the tragic shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis would have caused each side in the fight over Immigration and Customs Enforcement to de-escalate and try to calm the furies. Instead, both sides are courting more confrontation that could end in even more bloodshed. Mr. Trump’s latest move Thursday was to threaten to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell protests in the Twin Cities. He has the authority to do this under the Insurrection Act of 1807, which means he could call on the military to restore public order. But events in Minnesota ...

Snowmobile safety always a good idea

The amount of snow the region has received this winter has certainly been well received by those who enjoy snow sports, including snowmobile enthusiast who are enjoying some of the best trail conditions in years. The well-groomed trails that crisscross the Upper Peninsula are hosting scores of snowmobilers, which also bodes well for the many local businesses that make a good share of their income over the winter. Along with the good, though, comes the not so good, which is when machine operators have an accident. These can range from a simple mishap to a tragic major crash. In an ...

Week emphasizes being ‘ready before the call’

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Monday through Sunday as Community Risk Reduction Week in Michigan. The week coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is recognized as a National Day of Service. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is highlighting the week as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent avoidable emergencies and strengthen emergency response across the state. CRR Week emphasizes the most effective emergency response begins long before a 911 call is ever made, LARA states in a news release. “Michigan continues to make meaningful progress ...