MARQUETTE— The U.P. Fall Beer Fest was staged Saturday in the Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, with the 16th annual event attended by thousands of beer enthusiasts. And organizers say this latest edition may have even set a new record for attendance. “Absolutely absolutely," said ...

MARQUETTE— The 16th Annual Fall Beer Festival at Lower Harbor Park on Saturday saw thousands of attendees and a great many brewers join the festival thanks in part to the Michigan Brewers Guild. One member of over 20 years is especially proud of being a part of the guild. “We have been a ...

GRAND MARAIS — State Rep. Karl Bohnak, R-Deerton, this week announced plans to provide funding for island schools as bipartisan negotiations regarding the state budget continue. House Bill 4802 would guarantee funding for island school districts. These districts have fewer than 250 students ...

WAKEFIELD — Part of the budget that the Michigan House of Representatives approved and passed last week includes $50 million to fund infrastructure for Gogebic County, which includes infrastructure for the controversial Copperwood Mine Project. Copperwood is a copper sulfide mine being ...

MARQUETTE — Technicians with the Michigan Nurses Association and U.P. Health System-Marquette reached a tentative contract agreement on Wednesday after months of bargaining. The agreement with Marquette Ancillary Staff and Technologists and the hospital is not approved until the it's voted ...