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City seeks public input on sustainable tourism plan

Front Page News November 11, 2026

MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette held a virtual presentation on Tuesday relative to its Sustainable Tourism Plan. Participants learned key findings and themes from Phases 1 and 2 of the project. City officials say the presentation recording can be seen at: https://tinyurl.com/2m73s26v. Additionally, city officials are seeking input from the public on the plan. Residents, local businesses, tourism stakeholders and community organizations are asked to take a short online survey and share what matters most to them as plans for the future of tourism in Marquette are made. Take the ...

Hiawatha National Forest Christmas tree permits available

Front Page News November 11, 2026

MARQUETTE – Christmas tree permits will be available to purchase online through Recreation.gov beginning Thursday. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found at Recreation.gov. To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and ...

VA to hold seven community town halls Dec. 8-10

Front Page News November 11, 2026

IRON MOUNTAIN — Veterans, their families and community members can meet with Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center leaders during seven town halls scheduled across Northern Wisconsin and the western Upper Peninsula Dec. 8-10. The sessions will give attendees an opportunity to ask questions, ...

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

National News November 10, 2026

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority. Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of ...

DNR, TNC protect public access to 10,000 acres in Keweenaw County

Front Page News November 10, 2026

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has acquired nearly 10,000 acres of forests, wetlands and culturally significant land through the recent purchase of property previously held by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Locally known as Keweenaw Point State Lands, ...

Gwinn Area Community Schools looks to the future after bond proposal fails

Front Page News November 10, 2026

GWINN — Gwinn Area Community Schools has now failed five consecutive attempts to pass a 1.89 mils bond proposal past area voters, this time by only 14 votes. In a statement released on Wednesday morning after election results came in, Superintendent Dr. Sara Croney said that “As a ...