MARQUETTE — Northern State Normal School (now Northern Michigan University) opened in 1899 to educate teachers. Thirty-two students studied under a faculty of six. Attendance in 1900-01 was 158. Most of the students were from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and were already teachers. They took ...

QUESTION: The well-known local attorney John Voelker wrote several books, including "Trout Madness" and "Trout Magic," under which pen name? A. Isaac Walton B. John Traver C. Robert Traver D. Robert Voelker                          ANSWER: C, Robert Traver

KEWEENAW — The United States military constructed a network of wagon roads or improved existing roads during the 19th century. These roads facilitated the movement of troops, supplies and settlers across the country. There were over a dozen military roads in Michigan. Among the most ...

QUESTION: Which Michigan Governor was inaugurated in Iron Mountain and later in Marquette? a. William Milliken b. George Romney c. Russell Alger d. Cyrus Luce ANSWER B: George Romney (1965 in Iron Mountain and 1967 in Marquette)