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What’s Flying: Christmas bird counts being planned

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"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go." — Unknown The autumn leaves have all but let go for this year, with just a few lingering Norway maples in neighborhoods in Marquette County and browning northern red oak leaves across the area. The bare trees do provide a chance to see ...

Santa Claus is comin’ to town

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MARQUETTE — He’s making a list and checking it twice — just not on the first Friday in December. The annual Downtown Marquette Winter Snow Fun Holiday Parade will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, leading from Third Street down to the Marquette Commons. “Bundle up with ...

Kingsford fire victim identified

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KINGSFORD — The name of a woman who perished in an apartment fire early Saturday morning has been released by the Kingsford Public Safety Department.  The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Katrina Miilu, according to the release. She resided in the lone upstairs apartment. ...

Today in History: November 20, the Mexican Revolution begins

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Today in History: November 20, the Mexican Revolution begins By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2025. There are 41 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking ...

Ely Township buys Barnes Hecker Mine property

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ISHPEMING — Ely Township has purchased nearly 20 acres of the Barnes Hecker Mine property and surrounding lands and have a goal to set up a memorial park in time for the 100th anniversary of the tragedy. The Barnes Hecker Mine disaster was a cave-in that took place in November 1926 and saw ...

Shine bright, Baraga County: Chamber’s holiday decor map returns

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L'ANSE — The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to share its holiday spirit and passion for decorating by participating in the Holiday Decor Tour. The chamber is creating a festive map highlighting homes, businesses, and other sites across Baraga County that feature ...