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Editorial

Marquette bike path project an outstanding idea

The Marquette City Commission announced Monday that the city has applied to secure a one-time, $200,000 appropriation from the Michigan Department of Transportation which will be used to make improvements on bike lanes and paths around the area. The funding comes from the MDOT Shared Streets ...

Call 811 before starting projects

Saturday marks the first day of June. As Yoopers, that (usually) means that winter is officially behind us, and the spring and summer projects begin. With that in mind, we’d like to remind our readers that there are rules in Michigan for those who are considering certain outdoor home ...

AEDs will save lives, once placed in schools

Most readers probably don’t recall what was in House Bills 5527 and 5528, passed by the State Legislature and signed into law earlier this year by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. House Bill 5527 amends the Fire Prevention Code to modify the requirements regarding the implementation of a cardiac ...

Serve summer safe with food safety

Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff for summer, and as the weather heats up, so do the number of meals that will be served outside. Whether you’re eating with friends at the pool or family in a backyard cookout, food should be served safe to avoid foodborne illness. As you start to ...

Study shows housing remains area of concern

As is the case in much of the country, finding affordable housing in Marquette County has become a challenge and a significant barrier to many who would like to call this part of the Upper Peninsula home. On Thursday, Marquette County officials gave a presentation at Northern Michigan ...

With summer driving, road construction a necessary evil

Superiorland residents know that every minute of summer needs to be savored. The long winter months keep the majority of us stuck inside and away from the activities we love and that is why it can be so frustrating to spend so much of our time sitting in our cars, often with antsy kids, stuck ...