Opinion
The economists who got it right
Local columns
Politicians say they can "make the economy work better." I once believed they could. But years of reporting taught me that politicians' attempts to "fix" the economy usually make things worse. Twenty years ago, Republicans and Democrats helped create the Great Recession by telling ...
Trump interrupts Cabinet meeting to talk Sharpies
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump may believe the adage that the pen is mightier than the sword — as long as it's a Sharpie. During a Cabinet meeting Thursday that discussed the war in Iran, record-long security lines at many of the nation's top airports, rising oil prices and ...
Almanac for March 27, 2026
Local columns
Today is Friday, March 27, the 86th day of 2026. There are 279 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2022, Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock onstage at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony; Smith won the Oscar for best actor just minutes later. (Smith later resigned from the Academy ...
Connor Sports puts UP in NCAA basketball tourneys
Editorial
When college basketball's March Madness rolls around — the NCAA’s men’s Sweet Sixteen play starts today, the women’s side on Friday — Connor Sports gets a chance to be in the spotlight. The Crystal Falls-based company provides the hardwood courts for the tournaments, made from sugar ...
Hero in uniform walks the walk
Life
The March snow blizzards of 2026 have ripped the veil off of those who talk the talk but don't walk the walk. I've just recently been blessed to witness first-hand those who talk the talk and walk it as well. I'm referring to the brave, compassionate and empathetic law-abiding local employees ...