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Queen City Marathon, 5K set

Local July 25, 2026

MARQUETTE — Queen City Running is hosting a half marathon and 5k today. Spring Street between Third Street and Front Street is closed from 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Spring Street from Front Street through Lakeshore Boulevard will also be closed, and Lakeshore Boulevard and Front Street will both be closed to through traffic between Main Street and Baraga Avenue from 7 a.m. to approximately 9:30 a.m. The 5K course is out and back, starting out heading north on the city multiuse path to the turnaround point near Shiras Beach Park. The half marathon course heads south on the city multiuse path, ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

Local July 25, 2026

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University’s summer enrollment of nearly 1,900 students includes 373 students who are commuting from outside Marquette, Louis Myefski, NMU housing director reports. The total number of students living off campus, in housing other than university residence hall or apartments is 1,174. Off-campus students include 524 graduates and 650 undergraduates. 90 years ago MARQUETTE – Announcement of the sale of the Knights of Pythian Hall, on Third Street, to A.C. McKinnon, proprietor of the Northland Beauty Supply Company was made yesterday by ...

Ishpeming Township issues boil advisory

Front Page News July 24, 2026

ISHPEMING — Officials in Ishpeming Township issued a statement on Wednesday advising residents to boil their water due to the presence of E. Coli. “Deer Lake residents, E. coli is present in Ishpeming Township East water,” reads the statement. “Boil your water before drinking or using. We will be chlorinating the system and continuing water sampling to resolve this issue.” To properly follow a boil advisory, allow water to boil for one full minute before using it to drink, cook or brush teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC has more tips on how to ...

US-Canada bridge has been years in the making, but tension between countries is sapping the joy

Front Page News July 24, 2026

DETROIT — The strained relationship between the U.S. and Canada is spoiling the celebration of an extraordinary project between the two countries: a new six-lane bridge named for a famous Canadian who played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings. After years of planning and billions of dollars in construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is ready for business, rising high over the Detroit River and connecting Michigan to Ontario. But a ceremony planned for Friday, with dignitaries from both countries meeting in the middle, has been scratched after President Donald Trump this ...

Whitmer makes 'science of reading' training mandatory for Michigan teachers

Front Page News July 24, 2026

Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year, under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday. The law requires K-5 instructors who teach reading or language arts to receive training and requires the state Department of ...

Marquette County Fair set for Aug. 13-15

Front Page News July 24, 2026

MARQUETTE — As July draws to a close, the Marquette County Fair is on the horizon, with this year’s event being held from Aug. 13-15. “The Marquette County Fair has been a family tradition for 36 years,” said Walt Maki, President of the Marquette County Fair. “We offer local ...