Touch of Finland to celebrate 40th anniversary this weekend

July 19, 2021

MARQUETTE — Touch of Finland, a Marquette-based retail store, has announced its 40th anniversary celebration, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The celebration will take place at the store, located at 2853 U.S. 41. Guests will have the opportunity to win prizes, up to 40% off their purchase to celebrate the anniversary. In addition, there will be gift card drawings throughout the weekend. There will also be free Finnish coffee and cardamom bread to sample. There will be an opportunity to purchase sauna heaters and sauna rooms at a discounted price. ...

Knaffla named VP, trust and wealth management officer for Range Bank Trust and Wealth Management Services

July 16, 2021

MARQUETTE — Range Bank recently announced the appointment of Amanda Filizetti Knaffla as the new vice president, trust and wealth management officer for its Trust & Wealth Management Services team. In her new role, Knaffla will lead Range Bank’s Trust & Wealth Management Services ...

UPHS welcomes neurosurgeon, Dr. Look

July 12, 2021

MARQUETTE — UP Health System – Marquette is welcoming neurosurgeon, Andrew Look, MD, to the Brain & Spine Center at UP Health System – Marquette. Look offers specialized care for many neurological and spinal conditions, including back and neck pain, brain and spinal injuries, ...

China vows retaliation after US blacklists companies

July 12, 2021

BEIJING (AP) — China on Sunday said it will take “necessary measures” to respond to the U.S. blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities. The Commerce Ministry said the U.S. move constituted an “unreasonable ...

Partnership News and Views: ‘Help wanted:’ A sign of the times

July 12, 2021

No matter the industry, there are jobs out there going unfilled, and it’s been one of our biggest economic recovery concerns. There’s a lot of speculation about why it’s so hard to find help, but no simple answers. Many point to unemployment benefits, suggesting that unemployed ...

News from the Greater Munising Area: Higher Love opens in Munising

July 12, 2021

Alger County’s first recreational marijuana business opened Memorial Day Weekend in downtown Munising. Carrying a vast array of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, and topicals, Higher Love is now open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., every day. Located at 220 E. ...