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Build U.P. reaches full commitment of $15M housing fund

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MARQUETTE — Build U.P. has now committed the full $15 million housing fund entrusted to InvestUP to help address one of the Upper Peninsula’s most pressing economic challenges and biggest barriers to growth. Launched in 2023 with support from the state of Michigan, the fund was designed to fast-track high impact shovel-ready housing projects and help close financing gaps that were holding back development. The fund has now supported 24 projects in ten U.P. counties, representing 325 housing units built or underway. Build U.P. was created in response to a pressing regional need as ...

Samara Floral Co. marks expansion, grand opening

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NEGAUNEE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership joined Samara Floral Co. owner Shailah Pelto, community members and local supporters on July 23 to celebrate the grand opening of the business's newly expanded retail space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the celebration, guests ...

Michigan Geological Survey to meet at NPL

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NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will host Michigan Geological Survey scientists at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Meet local geologists and scientists to learn more about fossils and rocks with an interactive demonstration that will interest adults and children ages 5 and older. This event is free. For more information, visit the library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700, extension 18.

Gas goes up

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MARQUETTE — The average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.20/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 12.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 99.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 17.8 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.255 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Michigan was priced at $3.49/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.38/g, a difference of ...

Blueberry Dance Festival starting!

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MARQUETTE — The 15th year of the Blueberry Dance Festival in Marquette is this week! It is a community-wide event, open to all ages and abilities. It's hosted by Kaufman Auditorium and the Marquette Senior High School Varsity Dance Team. Free drop-in dance classes are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Master classes with NFL Cheerleader Emilee Iuvara are on Thursday. Contemporary class is from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Jazz class is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pom class is 2-4 p.m. Master classes are $50 a class, or $125 for all three classes. All classes are held at Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N. Front St., ...