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Anonymous donor establishes two endowment funds to preserve Calumet landmarks

HANCOCK – Two of Calumet’s historic landmarks now have permanent sources of support thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor who has established the Copper Country Firefighters Memorial Museum Building Preservation Fund and the Calumet Theatre Building Preservation Fund at the ...

Negaunee City Band announces concert program

NEGAUNEE — Director Lucas Wickstrom has chosen to celebrate the music of Leroy Anderson during this Wednesday’s (July 15) concert to be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. The concert will also feature tuba player, Chris Adams, performing ...

NMU business growth drives new campus investment

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University has secured $13 million in state funding toward a $23 million project to relocate its College of Business to a new addition in the Hedgcock Building. The move will take the college from the eastern edge of campus into a more visible and connected ...

Federated clubhouse to mark century

MARQUETTE — The Women’s Federated Clubhouse at 104 W. Ridge St., in Marquette is celebrating 100 years of operation. On Friday, July 31, the celebration kicks off in the evening with the silent film, “Lights camera Silent film era Marquette" with Jack Deo and Bob Buchkoe. The popcorn, ...

Nine U.P. businesses receive MEDC match on main funding for local growth

MARQUETTE — Nine Upper Peninsula businesses are among 69 businesses statewide receiving support through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Match on Main program, which provides funding to help new and expanding small businesses grow in downtowns and commercial districts. U.P. ...

Iron Ore Heritage Trail expansion strengthens Marquette County recreation

MARQUETTE — Several projects are planned along the Iron Ore Heritage Trail this summer, including an extension of over four miles in Chocolay Township that will put the trail to just over 50 miles. The extension will improve the existing corridor from Kawbawgam Road to Lakenenland Sculpture ...