Wakefield City Councilor Resigns
Wakefield loses a member of its city council. It’s not because of moving out of the area or other outside commitments. Julie Hautala says she’s…
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Cliffs Layoffs May Be Likely in Minnesota
Layoffs may be in store in Minnesota for the newly-merged Cliffs Natural Resources. The company has shut down 3 small furnaces that it uses to…
County Looking at Elected Officials’ Salaries
With Election Day a week away, the Marquette County Board is looking at how much money county-level elected officials earn. Every 4 years, right before…
North Star May Add Elementary School
A school in Marquette Township may be expanding to allow a younger generation into its doors. North Star Academy is a charter public school that…
Hancock School Groundbreaking
Hancock students get together with members of the school board to break ground on the new middle school. It’s an addition to the high school….
Billion-Dollar Investment Bash
WHILE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY IS STUGGLING ECONOMICALLY, THE U–P IS THRIVING THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT. With much of the country struggling economically, there are…
Gladstone Doctor May Have License Suspended
A doctor from Gladstone is at risk of losing his license for a while. Erik Rubright was sentenced in court last week for attempting to…
Slow 2008 Season for State Parks
With record-high gas prices this summer and the generally weak economy, one of the U.P.’s main tourist offerings had an off year. Still, there may…
Prelim Exam for Marquette Teacher
A Marquette teacher will be back in court sometime soon on charges that he had sexual relations with a female student. 49-year-old Kevin Wilson had…
Priest Removed from Ministry on Sex Abuse Charge
A U.P. Catholic priest has just been removed from ministry after being accused of sexually abusing a young boy. It’s Father Aloysius Hasenberg. He’s 86…