MARQUETTE – While historically, those who attended college may have been considered an affluent group, an increasing portion of today’s students face food insecurity. According to the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential Student Basic Needs Task Force, about 20% of ...
MARQUETTE – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed an updated memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland to strengthen cooperation on clean technologies, advanced mobility, defense, and other strategically significant industries. The ...
BARAGA — Officer Joseph Perala of the Baraga Correctional Facility has been named Michigan’s 2026 Corrections Officer of the Year. “With 19 years of dedicated service, Officer Perala exemplifies professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to safety,” reads a post put out on the ...
MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend, with events at Kognisjon Bryggeri and Peter White Public Library. At 5 p.m. Friday, the UPEC will be holding its 50th Anniversary Meeting at Kognisjon Bryggeri, followed by music by ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. NEGAUNEE — In (the city of Negaunee) the first sign of spring is not necessarily a robin’s call or a budding flower, it’s when ...