Leander Winkka was born in 1880 in Vaasa, Finland, part of a large family of at least 13 children. When he was 16, he immigrated to America with two of his brothers to find work, or perhaps a fortune. In 1905 Leander married Anna Tuuri in Marquette and soon after became a U.S. citizen. The ...

The Daughters of the American Revolution formed the Marquette Chapter of the American Red Cross in what year? A. 1876
 B. 1917
 C. 1926
 D. 1940
 Answer: B, 1917

Skiing jumping arrived in Marquette County in the early 1880s, brought by Norwegian immigrants to the area. It had long been a sport in the old country and quickly caught on here. The earliest world-record ski jumps were made in Norway. The first is credited to Olaf Rye, a Norwegian-Danish ...

A view of the small town of Princeton, just outside of Gwinn, in a long ago day. (Photo courtesy of Jack Deo, Superior View Photography, www.viewsofthepast.com)

1. “Bums Jungle” was located by what rail yards? a. Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad b. Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad c. Chicago Northwestern Railroad d. Huron Bay Railroad Answer: b. Duluth South Shore and Atlantic