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Brian Cabell at his home office.
Retired newsman takes on interesting stories with popular blog

Brian Cabell, a 68-year-old journalist turned blogger, is redefining the online news world in Marquette County. Here's a look at how he got started and how he keeps moving forward.

A remodeled interior awaits patrons at the Marq.
Local-food restaurant The Marq ready for spring opening

As the local food movement continues to gain traction, The Marq, which is weeks away from opening in downtown Marquette, is looking to bring as much local food to the table as possible.

The Brewery Vivant Farmhand Fat Bike Race near Grand Rapids.
Snow biking takes off in U.P. with Polar Roll race

The 906 Polar Roll this February will bring the Upper Peninsula to the forefront of a new sport, with a 35-mile and 15-mile fat bike race across Marquette County.

Downtown Marquette from above.
Michigan Municipal League releases PlacePlan for Marquette’s Baraga Avenue

Baraga Avenue in downtown Marquette is a vibrant area filled with interesting shops and plenty of local culture. But its connection to the rest of downtown Marquette is tenuous at best. Find out how the Marquette Downtown Development Authority is hoping to change that.

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