State minimum wage increase will have local impact
MARQUETTE COUNTY — We’ve just entered a new year, and new laws can be expected….
Economy / Jobs
NMU campaign creates mental health awareness video for students
MARQUETTE — A new campaign on Northern Michigan University’s campus is looking to break the stigma…
Stabenow authored Farm Bill passes through Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. — On Tuesday, the United States Senate passed the farm bill which was co–authored…
Negaunee presents new economic strategy, “Moving Forward”
NEGAUNEE — The city of Negaunee, along with the Lake Superior Community Partnership, held an…
‘Women in Construction’ event allows students to explore career opportunities
MARQUETTE — Young women from all over the Upper Peninsula had the chance to shadow…
Board of Light and Power’s Solar Garden touts efficient first year
MARQUETTE — It’s been just over a year since the Marquette Board of Light and…
Gov. Snyder pushes for Line 5 Pipeline as term end nears
LANSING — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder hopes to use the final weeks of his tenure…
Operation Winter Wear keeping the community warm
MARQUETTE — Silver Creek Thrift is striving to supply needs for people, with their annual…
Palmer gas station owner to retire, community reminisces
PALMER — The owner of the only gas station left in Palmer has decided to retire…
New study hopes to show Marquette benefits from tourism
MARQUETTE — As tourism seasons winds down local businesses are realizing the economic impact it had…