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Big Annie statue unveiled in Calumet

CALUMET — The Upper Peninsula community gathered recently to celebrate a landmark achievement in local history: the official unveiling of the Big Annie Statue. Located at Calumet’s Greenspace Park, the bronze monument honors Anna “Big Annie” Clemenc, a legendary leader of the 1913 ...

Vinyl record show set at Blackrocks

MARQUETTE — From noon until 11 p.m. Saturday, a vinyl record show will be held in the parking lot of Blackrocks Brewery, at 424 N. Third St., in downtown Marquette. Thousands of new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and t-shirts will be available, a part of Blackrocks' Endless Summer Festival which will feature 9 musical acts on multiple stages, creative local artists and food trucks serving a variety of food. Organizers will be available to discuss trading old records and tapes for new favorites or finding an unused media collection a new home. For more ...

Suicide prevention training can build life-saving skills

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to share resources, start conversations, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Marshfield Clinic is offering two free, online suicide prevention trainings this month for community members — especially those who support farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans. The events are part of a community outreach initiative organized by the Marshfield Clinic Veterans Care Coordinator and the Marshfield Clinic Military and Veterans Employee Resource Group, in collaboration with the AgriSafe Network, ...

Today in History: September 2, Japan surrenders to end World War II

Today in History: September 2, Japan surrenders to end World War II By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Wednesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2026. There are 120 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS ...