Lume Cannabis Co. opens first U.P. store in Negaunee
NEGAUNEE — On April 3, a cannabis company opened its first retail location in the Upper Peninsula. Lume Cannabis Co. is now open for business…
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Dickinson County Healthcare System COVID-19 patient dies
DICKINSON COUNTY — The Dickinson County Healthcare System is reporting that a patient who returned a presumptive positive COVID-19 test result has died as a…
Local florist distributes flowers to nursing homes during shutdown
MARQUETTE — Like most Marquette businesses once bustling with activity, Forsberg’s A New Leaf has had to close its doors due to the COVID–19 pandemic….
“Marquette Moment” brings community together while maintaining social distancing protocol
MARQUETTE — If you’re feeling a bit lonely due to social distancing and other COVID–19 prevention practices, you’re not alone. This week, the Marquette City…
UPAWS seeks community support with urgent needs
GWINN — Many are stocking up on cleaning products and other household items for themselves during the pandemic. Local animal shelter UPAWS is in urgent…
Marquette Makers’ Project to host virtual UN-Talent Show on April 1st
MARQUETTE — Local arts advocacy group Marquette Makers’ Project is virtually hosting a unique amateur talent show on April 1. The UN-Talent Show is for…
NMU Dining Services employee leads uniform sustainability effort
MARQUETTE — One NMU Dining Services employee came up with a creative way both to save the university money and to practice sustainability. When Northern…
Ontonagon area small businesses may apply for assistance to survive crisis
ONTONAGON — Small businesses in the Ontonagon area effected by the COVID-19 shutdown can now apply for assistance. Rich Ernest, Chair of the Village DDA,…
Locally based singer partners with Masks for Marquette for musical fundraiser
MARQUETTE COUNTY — Masks for Marquette is a group raising funds to make masks for healthcare workers. There is a shortage of the official N95…
Negaunee mother asks Facebook to help spread positivity to son stationed in Italy
NEGAUNEE — Trey Lloyd of Negaunee is in his first year of service in the U.S. Army Airborne Infantry. He’s been stationed in Italy since…