TRAPROCK VALLEY – The Traprock Valley Fourth of July Parade is a fairly new tradition, and this year’s parade sparked some controversy online. The issue is regarding a parade float that some are calling racist and xenophobic. The controversy is prompting some residents to call for the ...
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 ...
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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
30 years ago MARQUETTE — The federal government will not interfere in the internal politics of Indian tribes, a U.S. attorney said Tuesday in response to a tribe’s demand for federal law enforcement. “The ongoing controversy at the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is an intra-tribal ...