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Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago NEGAUNEE – Today’s spring storm broke the record for all-time snowiest winter in Marquette County. “It’s official. We broke the record,” said meteorologist Greg Forrester with the National Weather Service in Negaunee Township. “It’s the snowiest we know of – of any weather records in Marquette County.” At 10:15 a.m., the official seasonal snowfall at the Marquette County Airport was 244.7 inches, breaking the record of 243.8 inches set during the winter of 1981-1982. “The snowfall this morning is running about three quarters of an inch per hour,” ...

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Daughtry brings powerful rock performance to the U.P. State Fair Grandstand

ESCANABA — Get ready for an unforgettable night of live rock as Daughtry takes the stage at the U.P. State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 21. Known for their soaring vocals, emotionally charged lyrics and high‑energy performances, the multi‑platinum band promises a must‑see concert ...

Fasting: What are the benefits?

What is intermittent fasting? Does it work? And what is the best way to apply it in daily life? I’ve written about this subject before, but new information is now available. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Medicine in 2026 by Yu-En Chen and colleagues offers a ...

MSU Extension offers “Healthy Animals, Strong Farms” trainings for U.P. livestock farms

NEGAUNEE — Small and diversified livestock farms in the Upper Peninsula can strengthen animal health and protect their farms by attending upcoming Healthy Animals, Strong Farms trainings offered in two locations including in Negaunee. Raising livestock comes with many challenges, but ...

Immanuel Lutheran Church Donates $1,000 to support Bay College Food Pantry

ESCANABA — Bay de Noc Community College’s Food Pantry recently received a $1,000 donation from Immanuel Lutheran Church, made possible through proceeds from the church’s Annual Lenten Breakfast. The check was presented to Kari Meunier, director of Accessibility and Special Populations ...