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Isle Royale closes tent, group campsites at four campgrounds

HOUGHTON — The National Park Service is putting in some significant changes that will impact campers on Isle Royale National Park and its because of prowling wolves. NPS is closing some park tent and group campsite due to continued wolf activity. Starting last Friday and continuing until ...

Biggest littlest bridge walk back for 34th year

CEDARVILLE TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Sept. 5, a local tradition returns as the 34th Annual Bridgewalk across the Cedar River—better known as “The Biggest Littlest Bridge Walk!” takes place. For more than three decades, Bridgewalk has been about bringing people together. It’s a chance to catch up with neighbors, see familiar faces, enjoy some great food and music and celebrate the community. Proceeds from this year’s Bridgewalk will benefit CASA of Menominee/Marinette, an organization serving local children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in the court ...

Gas prices inch up

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 24.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 85.4 cents per gallon higher ...

LSSU’s first year experience builds connections beyond campus

SAULT STE. MARIE – Before their first semester begins, over 30 incoming Lake Superior State University students in the College of Great Lakes Ecology and Education spent a day exploring Sault Ste. Marie, connecting with their new classmates, and contributing to the community they will call home. The College’s 2nd annual “CoGLEE Connections” first-year experience program brought incoming students together for a day of activities designed to help them explore the region, build relationships, and become connected to the Sault Ste. Marie community. The event began with a sunrise ...

Indigenous perspectives symposium on medicines set

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University has announced this year's Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Medicines, a one-day event dedicated to exploring the traditions, significance and future of Indigenous approaches to healing and wellbeing.  The symposium will be held on Friday, Sept. ...