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Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers have discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century, completing a quest that began almost 60 years ago. Shipwreck World, a group that works to locate shipwrecks around the globe, announced Friday that a team led by Illinois shipwreck…

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Sunday Evening Northland Forecast: 2/15/2026

The Return of Winter
Karl Spring,

No, it’s not quite Spring, yet. In fact, “Astronomical Spring” doesn’t arrive until March 20th. So, we’ve got a little way to go. However, our recent string of days filled with sunshine, and highs in the 40’s has made it seem like Winter is winding down. That may in fact, be true. But, it won’t feel like it, starting Tuesday….

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Thursday Evening Northland Forecast: 2/12/2026

A Sunny and Warm Friday the 13th
Karl Spring,

Fear of Friday the 13th, known as paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia, is a widespread superstition. However, I don’t think it has any connection to weather. At least, I hope not. After we all fought through windchills of -50, just a few weeks ago, the weather has been absolutely terrific, and easy, this week. I’ve only had to wear 3 layers of clothes, instead of…

Healthcare Provider Shares Cold Weather Safety Tips
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Healthcare provider shares cold weather safety tips

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — With the recent and upcoming low temps, a health care provider with Essentia Health shares cold-weather health tips. Family Nurse Practitioner Julie Pearce encourages safety during cold temperatures. She emphasizes the importance of dressing in layers, avoiding extended exposure to cold and not getting wet to prevent heat loss. With the temps reaching into the negatives this…