Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be. — Anonymous Spring rain is meant to wash away snow, especially the snow that lost its white freshness long ago. Early Upper Peninsula rain comes with its own whitener though — more snow. Predicted to be a part of the weather ...

“Shining through tears, like April suns in showers, that labour to overcome the cloud that loads ‘em.” — Thomas Otway Sometimes in April those showers are made of snow in the Upper Peninsula. And so, it is this year! Luckily the weekend will dispense with most of the whitish portion ...

MARQUETTE — What’s cuter than an event called “Baby Bear”? The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum is partnering with the Ore Dock Brewing Co. for Baby Bear, set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ore Dock, located at 114 W. Spring St., Marquette. There will be arts and crafts ...

“The spring air just on the cold side of perfect, the late-afternoon light heavenly in its hurtfulness.” — John Green It is April in the Upper Peninsula, after all, but hope always runs high as the snow slips away, the days should be running off to spring. Nature most often seems to have ...

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University alumnus Steve Kass received the 2022 Innovative Leader Award from the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning. He was honored during the March 17 opening keynote at MACUL’s annual conference in Grand Rapids. Kass received his ...

Reader Ron Mattson submitted this sunrise photo from Jan. 28 that shows Presque Isle’s Blackrocks with emerald pancake ice gathering along the cliff. The Mining Journal is accepting original local photo submissions from area residents who would like to share their notable, interesting or ...