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May Graduate is fifth Fulbright Recipient in NMU History

By Northern Michigan University MARQUETTE – Tucker McLain, a first-generation student who earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in creative writing in May, has become only the fifth person in Northern Michigan University history to receive a Fulbright, the flagship award program for ...

Sex crime suspect arraigned

ALPENA — The sex crime suspect who was arrested aboard a lake freighter making its way through the Soo Locks Wednesday has appeared in the 88th District Court in Alpena on the charges he faces. Dustin Haske, 34, of Alpena, was arraigned on multiple felony charges of criminal sexual conduct ...

Downtown festival to create safe space for LGBTQ+Yoopers

MARQUETTE — Pride Fest, hosted by Upper Peninsula Rainbow Pride, is welcoming community members to attend and celebrate from across the U.P. on June 14. Following National Military Appreciation Month in May and preceding Disability Pride Month in July, Pride Month in June coincides with ...

Gwinn woman wins $500k on scratch off ticket

MARQUETTE — A 42-year-old Gwinn woman recently had a life-changing experience after winning $500,000 on a scratch-off lottery ticket. Gwinn’s Amanda Hughes didn’t realize that her life would change when stopping into the Kwik Trip gas station at the crossroads between Marquette and ...