10/16/2026

ASHLAND - The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office has submitted $234,726 in law enforcement bills related to Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline reroute and has received $168,418 in reimbursements so far. The Daily Press reports the city of Ashland has requested $96,344 for police-related expenses and received $40,430. The funds come from an Enbridge-funded public safety account administered by the Wisconsin Counties Association. The sheriff’s office reported 72 Line 5-related incidents from July through September, including protests, trespassing, and vandalism. Two protest-related arrests resulted in potential charges referred to the district attorney.

10/16/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - The U.S. Department of War awarded $5.2 million to Trans Superior Resources also know as TSR in Baraga County for mineral exploration.  Exploratory drilling could begin as soon as next year in Baraga County near the Slate River.  Permits are already in place for the project; the next step is to secure drilling rigs. TSR is a Michigan-based subsidiary of Bitterroot Resources, which is based in West Vancouver, Canada. 

10/16/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Abdul El-Sayed Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate was in the U.P. yesterday as part of his statewide bus tour.  El-Sayed made stops Escanaba, Iron Mountain and Marquette.  El-Sayed is facing former Congressman Mike Rogers in the race to succeed retiring Senator Gary Peters. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigning with El-Sayed in Michigan.