Droughts put U.P. at wildfire risk as potential dry winter looms

November 13, 2026

MARQUETTE – Drought conditions have impacted Michigan these last three months, and meteorologists say this winter’s forecast could keep conditions dry into next spring. Nearly 79% of the state is experiencing at least abnormally dry…

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Inclement weather doesn't stop progress on retail-residential location in Marquette - video

South Range man, 69, killed in hit-and-run crash

SOUTH RANGE — Michigan State Police have identified the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening…

Hiawatha National Forest Christmas tree permits available

Christmas tree permits are now available from the Hiawatha National Forest and the Ottawa National Forest from the United States…

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Bay College Iron Mountain campus practical nursing program to restart

ESCANABA — Bay College Iron Mountain Campus has received approval from the Michigan Board…

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will host mini photography sessions from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.…

Mini photo sessions offered at Negaunee Public Library

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov.…

Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club meeting Sunday

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Marquette physician receives honorary degree

MARQUETTE —  Dexter Clark DO, FAAFP, a family physician in Marquette, has achieved the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national medical association representing nearly 128,300 family physicians, residents and medical students. Established in 1971, the AAFP Degree of Fellow recognizes family physicians who have distinguished themselves through service…

MARQUETTE - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,500 undergraduate students for attaining high…

UW-Stevens Point undergrad honored for scholastic achievement

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This past spring, Berkli Asgaard of Ishpeming, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee,…

Berkli Asgaard graduates from Marquette University

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Seeking a season-ending win: NMU football finishes by hosting 5-5 Saginaw Valley

MARQUETTE — After a rough 0-7 start to the season, the Northern Michigan University…

Wildcats emerge out of GLIAC volleyball quarters

League honoree Schmidt leads NMU swimmers in Detroit

Today High school hockey Petoskey at Negaunee, 6 p.m. Cheboygan at Manistique, 6 p.m. Marquette at…

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