Fall brings fresh Finnish arts, university exhibits, fond farewells
Art's Corner by Miriam Pickens
What and Where is Ontonagon? (Part One)
A personal and historical tale from one of our writers
Who's power should be limited?
Branches of government are supposed to be balanced and controlled by the people
Politicians and corporations are walking away from the table
Politicians, corporate representatives, and some others have been increasingly difficult to interview in the last decade.
Highlights from our Declaration of Independence
Photo by John Bakator on Unsplash
The Declaration, penned largely by then-33-year-old Thomas Jefferson but also contributed to by other giants of American history like then-70-year-old Benjamin Franklin, is the founding document of the United States of America, pre-dating any Constitution.
But when was the last time you read it?
Outdoor art at John's Outdoor Learning Center, Baraga Pow Wow Grounds
In September of 2017, I went to the dedication of John’s Outdoor Learning Center behind Houghton Elementary School. Bob Wheeler, along with friends, family, and community support, had expanded the original set of walking paths into
Democracy in the 21st Century demands greater media literacy
I was born in 1987, the same year the Fairness Doctrine was abolished, and the worldwide web was officially launched. Without getting too far into the details, these are two major things that have enabled the fracturing of the American media landscape.