MARQUETTE — Excitement is rising for the UP200, Midnight Run and Jackpine 30 sled dog races this weekend. Thousands of people will attend the start in downtown Marquette on Friday night, while others will watch at checkpoints and road crossings throughout the weekend. Another way to follow ...

QUESTION: When did the legend of Heikki Lunta originate? a. During the Viking Age b. 1323 c. 1917 d. 1970 ANSWER: D, Heikki Lunta was created by Dave Riutta in December 1970 while writing a song to boost spirits due to a lack of snow.

An article last year by the Marquette Regional History Center’s research librarian Beth Gruber looked at some of the projects undertaken in Marquette County by the Works Project Administration during the Great Depression.  They included everything from building reservoirs and highways to ...

The city of Marquette created the position of Harbor Master in 1872. Which position currently covers those duties? A) Mayor B) City Manager C) Police Chief D) Fire Chief Answer: C, the Police Chief handles the duties of Harbor Master