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There’s a storm coming

MARQUETTE — The entire Upper Peninsula was under a winter storm warning on Friday, but that was only a preview of what may be just around the corner. “Right now, we’ve got this clipper system that is rolling over northern Wisconsin and over Lower Michigan and that brought us a swatch of ...

Sheriff Zyburt endorses Callie Barr

MARQUETTE — During a joint press conference on Thursday, Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt announced his endorsement of Callie Barr, D-Traverse City, for Michigan's 1st congressional district seat. The seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, who is running for ...

Naloxone available at 2 new community locations

MARQUETTE — In addition to having Naloxone available at the Marquette County Health Department lobby, the Marquette County Health Department recently partnered with area businesses to provide additional options for community members to obtain free Naloxone. Jim’s Jubilee located in ...

Why Michigan’s rural schools wrestle with funding, staffing challenges

LANSING – Public education advocates are pushing for more per-pupil state aid to schools in high-poverty areas and isolated rural communities and for special education students. Alex Stamm is the education policy analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, a research and advocacy ...