Musher banquet kicks off U.P. 200 weekend
The U.P. 200 unofficially kicked off Thursday night with the annual mushers banquet, and the chute line-up is all set. Mushers were given their bib…
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Selling brats to raise funds for heating assistance
Even though it was a chilly day, a community group spent part of the day Thursday outside helping to raise funds for Upper Peninsula residents…
Exploring what it takes to be a musher
Traditionally used in arctic areas for hauling supplies and mail when roads were inaccessible, mushing is now a common form of outdoor winter activity. With…
Documentary film on Midnight Run race premieres tomorrow
If you missed last year’s running of the U.P. 200 and want to catch up on the action, a Marquette brewery has you covered. A…
Bay Cliff not just for summers anymore
A nonprofit organization in the Upper Peninsula is widely known for the work it does each summer, but it’s not only open in the summertime…
Scouts learn Native American drumming
“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty.” If that phrase sounds familiar, it’s because it’s the beginning of the Scout Oath. Tomorrow…
Softball for Special Olympics
Softball teams from Michigan and Wisconsin are ready for three full days of games at the annual “Softball in the Dome” Tournament to benefit Special…
Man UP and be a Big Brother
If you are looking to make an impact in a child’s life, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette and Alger Counties may have a program…
U.P. company utilizes Facebook to expand business
You may have missed it on your timeline, but Facebook is turning ten years old Tuesday. One Upper Peninsula company definitely took note, crediting the…
The growing popularity of Stormy Kromer
Tucked away at the far western edge of the Upper Peninsula sits a company whose main product is recognizable by sight, if not by name. …