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Carol Rose stands inside the WRC Thrift Store on U.S. 31 in Garfield Township. She's worked there for 40 years and is being honored by WRC for her many years of service. (Photo: Ed Ronco / IPR News)
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Up North Lowdown: In 40 years at a thrift store, you hear some things. Good, says Carol Rose
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Carol Rose has worked at the Women's Resource Center Thrift Store since 1986 and in that time, she's heard countless stories from women in domestic violence situations, and connected them to help. She's being honored this week for her work.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., is connected to its sister city, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, by the International Bridge. Both cities are facing economic challenges due to President Trump's imposed tariffs.
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US Supreme Court rejects request to put voter ID, proof of citizen question on Michigan ballot
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