QUESTION: What was the recorded population of Marquette County in the 1850 United States Census? A. 97 B. 136 C. 204 D. 332 ANSWER: B. The 1850 U.S. Census recorded 136 people living in 18 dwellings.

MARQUETTE — Very few people are aware of this, but Negaunee has a singular honor among Upper Peninsula communities. Negaunee is the smallest American city ever to host a regular season NBA game In January 1952 Negaunee business leaders wanted to hold a fundraiser for the UP Football High ...

QUESTION: The Noquemanon race in Marquette County is for which winter sport? A. Cross-country skiing B. Down-hill skiing C. Ice-climbing D. Ski-jumping E. Snow boarding ANSWER: A.

ISHPEMING — By the end of August, 1895, the strike had ground on for seven weeks. But things were about to change. “There is a possibility that the steam shovels of the Lake Angeline, Cleveland Cliffs and Lake Superior companies may be started today, although it is probable that work will ...

MARQUETTE — Many of those who live on or visit the shores of Lake Superior enjoy spending time on or near the water: swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, or just watching the waves on a windy day. But fewer of us get to see what happens underneath the waves. Scuba diving in Marquette got ...