U.P. State Fair postponed to 2021
ESCANABA — Planning will not continue for the 2020 U.P. State Fair scheduled for August 17-23 in Escanaba. The decision to postpone the current fair…
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NMU-AAUP votes to ratify one-year contract
MARQUETTE — It was announced on Monday that the Northern Michigan University Faculty union had come to a tentative contract agreement with the University. Tuesday…
Crazy Days Sidewalk sale to take place in downtown Ishpeming
ISHPEMING — The Greater Ishpeming–Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce has paired with the City of Ispeming and downtown businesses to organize the Crazy Days Sidewalk…
Downtown Marquette Farmer’s Market to open Saturday, with restrictions
MARQUETTE — The Downtown Marquette Farmer’s Market is set to open this weekend, with some restrictions. After weeks of primarily online sales, the Downtown Marquette…
Just Believe installs second sunscreen dispenser at Gwinn Baseball Field
GWINN — A local nonprofit is helping their community to stay protected from the sun this summer. Delight Hill serves as the awareness chair for…
Iron Ore Heritage Rec. Authority restores kiln and returns it to City of Marquette
MARQUETTE — The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority has been working on a project to restore a beehive kiln for the last two years, and…
NMU, professors’ union agree to one-year contract
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University and its professors’ union have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract. The NMU chapter of the American Association…
Marquette City Police Department reminds public of firework ordinance ahead of July 4th
MARQUETTE — The Fourth of July is this Saturday, and that means people will likely begin setting off fireworks this week. The Marquette City Police…
Accidental shooting sends one man to hospital
BARAGA TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet post were dispatched to a residence in Baraga Township for a report of a person…
Woman found dead in K.I. Sawyer home
K.I. SAWYER — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post were dispatched to a residence on K.I. Sawyer, which lead to the discovery of a…