When the 13 colonies in the east began their push toward independence from Britain, Michigan was more than a half-century away from becoming a state and the people of the Upper Peninsula still primarily indigenous. To tell their history in the region, Northern Michigan University in 2019 ...
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University's Director of Choral Activities, Erin Colwitz, was selected to serve as conductor in residence at New York City's Carnegie Hall for an April 21 Masterwork Festival Chorus performance. She took full advantage of the opportunity to bring along her own ...
Today in History: April 27, deadly tornadoes strike the Southeast By The Associated Press Today is Monday, April 27, the 117th day of 2026. There are 248 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 27, 2011, during the four-day Super Outbreak, 112 tornadoes touched down across the ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: The first few weeks of our America 250 series has focused heavily on the early career of George Washington, the nation’s first president and, prior to the American revolution, an officer in the British Army. We touched briefly two week ago on Washington’s campaign through ...
MARQUETTE — Over the last nine years, professional musicians with Marquette Rockestra have raised thousands of dollars for local causes, including Music for All Kids, the United Way, the Marquette High School Music program and an arts scholarship for MAPS students. This year’s event will ...