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Today in History: 1944, Allies land in Normandy on D-Day

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Today is Saturday, June 6, the 157th day of 2026. There are 208 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 6, 1944, during World War II, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, on D-Day as they launched Operation Overlord to liberate German-occupied Western Europe. ...

End of an era — Higgins Bingo Supplies storefront closing

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MARQUETTE — After 34 years in business, Jim and Francise Higgins of Higgins Bingo Supplies are retiring and the iconic West Washington Street storefront is closing. “What started in 1981 in my parents house in north Marquette, quickly grew into something special,” said Higgins in a ...

Today in History: June 5, Robert F. Kennedy assassinated

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Today in History: June 5, Robert F. Kennedy assassinated By The Associated Press Today is Friday, June 5, the 156th day of 2026. There are 209 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 5, 1968, U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in ...

MooseWood Nature Center’s World Environment Day celebration set

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MARQUETTE — MooseWood Nature Center got its start in Marquette 30 years ago as a way to bring a better understanding and appreciation of the beauty and understanding of the Upper Peninsula’s natural history to visitors from out-of-town, and to community members of all ages. Programs ...