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U.P. Moments in History

Early deer hunting

Adapted from a Historical Highlights radio talk by Kenyon Boyer on Nov. 24, 1957 For many years after Euro-Americans first settled the Upper Peninsula, few people seemed to care about the enforcement of game laws. There were always plenty of deer, so the supply, like the pine forests, was ...

Today in History: October 28, Statue of Liberty dedicated in New York

Today in History: October 28, Statue of Liberty dedicated in New York By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2026. There are 64 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

60 years ago ESCANABA — Caravans of cars from all 22 counties of the 11th Congressional District are expected to converge here Saturday for a Democratic rally headed by Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The rally is expected to attract more than 4,000 persons. Large crowds are expected both at the airport, where Kennedy will land at 4 p.m., and at Escanaba Area High School, where the rally will be held. Kennedy and his party of Democratic candidates will form a motorcade and go directly to the gymnasium of the high school, a distance of about one mile. Also on hand will be Democratic state ...

UP’s jobless rate dips to 4.3%

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula's not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in September as data from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed 1,000 fewer workers unemployed than in August. "Michigan labor markets showed expected unemployment rate ...

Sandin to retire Dec. 3 after nearly 40 years

MARQUETTE — After nearly 40 years in health care, including 30 years in dermatology, Tom Sandin will retire on Dec. 3, marking the beginning of a new chapter. His journey has taken him from his birthplace in Muskegon, Michigan, to Indiana, Arizona, and Arkansas, through service in the U.S. ...