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Pulse-pounding action at U.P. State Fair

Today in History: 1968, Soviets invade Czechoslovakia

Today is Thursday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2026. There are 133 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 20, 1968, the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact nations invaded Czechoslovakia to crush the "Prague Spring" liberalization movement. Also on this date: In 1858, Charles ...

Christian fest set for Saturday

Winfree named interim vice president of academics at GCC

IRONWOOD — Gogebic Community College recently held a special meeting to approve Dr. Terri L. Winfree, of Tinley Park, Illinois, as interim vice president of academics. She brings more than 30 years of higher education experience in higher education, including extensive leadership experience ...

Knockabouts in the Marquette Maritime Museum Boathouse

MARQUETTE — Celtic music trio, The Knockabouts, are performing at 6:30 p.m. Friday, in the Marquette Maritime Museum's Stannard Rock Boathouse, located in Lighthouse Park, just off the bike path and behind the old U.S. Coast Guard Station. Barb Rhyneer (fiddle, vocals), Tim DeMarte ...

Celebrate America’s story at Keweenaw National Historical Park during National Park Week

CALUMET – Get ready to celebrate National Park Week from Saturday, Aug. 22-30 at the Keweenaw National Historical Park in Calumet. According to the National Park Service, events and activities will incorporate the 2026 National Park Week theme of “Celebrate America’s Story,” ...