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State grants to support local food, ag production

ESCANABA — Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring announced new state investments that will support local food and agriculture processing, build new infrastructure and expand access to healthy foods. The announcement took place Thursday at the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba. "MDARD is making bold investments in Michigan's food, agriculture and forestry economy to help expand production, create new jobs and improve quality of life for Michiganders,"  said Boring. "Today's grants support businesses whose growth will create economic ...

IOHT Lakenenland extension on schedule

HARVEY — Construction on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail’s 4.3-mile Lakenenland Extension remains on schedule for completion in mid-September. According to IOHT Administrator Bob Hendrickson, the project is improving the existing multi-use trail corridor from Kawbawgam Road to Lakenenland ...

Gubernatorial candidate John James makes campaign stop in U.P.

MARQUETTE — On Wednesday, Michigan Gubernatorial candidate and Congressman John James (R) visited Marquette as part of a larger campaign trip around the Upper Peninsula. James will face Secretary of State Joslyn Benson in the November election. “The natural resources up here are second ...

'Under my umbrella'

MARQUETTE — After nine years away, a popular art installation has returned to South Front Street in Marquette — several rows of colorful umbrellas along the Rosewood Walkway. “We're excited to bring them back for the community to enjoy,” reads a Downtown Marquette Facebook post. ...