Superior History

Tip off at Teal Lake

MARQUETTE — Very few people are aware of this, but Negaunee has a singular honor among Upper Peninsula communities. Negaunee is the smallest American city ever to host a regular season NBA game In January 1952 Negaunee business leaders wanted to hold a fundraiser for the UP Football High School All-Star game. Since Lakeview Gym had just been opened, it was decided to bring in two NBA teams. This was not an uncommon practice in the early days of the league; before television, road shows were one of the best ways to introduce people to the professional version of the game. So, ...

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History quiz

QUESTION: The Noquemanon race in Marquette County is for which winter sport? A. Cross-country skiing B. Down-hill skiing C. Ice-climbing D. Ski-jumping E. Snow boarding ANSWER: A.

Historically speaking

ISHPEMING — By the end of August, 1895, the strike had ground on for seven weeks. But things were about to change. “There is a possibility that the steam shovels of the Lake Angeline, Cleveland Cliffs and Lake Superior companies may be started today, although it is probable that work ...

Scuba diving in Lake Superior

MARQUETTE — Many of those who live on or visit the shores of Lake Superior enjoy spending time on or near the water: swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, or just watching the waves on a windy day. But fewer of us get to see what happens underneath the waves. Scuba diving in Marquette got ...

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