A last ‘hurrah’ for Marquette’s Art Week
Marquette's annual summer Art Week will celebrate its last hurrah in June. The annual festival, begun a decade ago, has accomplished its mission of engaging the community in art on a regular basis.
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The race is on in Sault Ste. Marie to raise money for a permanent pavilion at the International 500
A permanent pavilion on the grounds of the International 500 in Sault Ste. Marie would provide a warm spot for fans to watch the popular winter race. Officials hope to raise $50,000 and receive a matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Limestone, golf, and a few things in between: Operation Action U.P. announces awards
Operation Action U.P. honors four businesses with its annual Excellence Awards. The recipients will receive the awards at Operation Action's annual meeting in February.
Cheers: Gladstone proposes a downtown social district
Gladstone is surveying residents and businesses about creating a social district in the Delta County community's downtown. If created, Gladstone would join communities like Marquette and St. Ignace with social districts.
Grants help lumber company upgrade, protect jobs
A lumbering operation in Houghton County will remain intact and receive some upgrades, thanks to state and federal grants. The improvements also will help retain 85 high-paying jobs.
Medical equipment manufacturer expands, creating 40 jobs in the U.P.
A Marquette County-based medical manufacturer is expanding its operations with plans to create 40 jobs.
Community welcomes Seven Grandfather Teachings to Marquette’s waterfront
Marquette unveils Seven Grandfather Teachings, a sculpture honoring the region's Indigenous past and a centerpiece of the City Shoreline Cultural Trail.
Marquette honors its Indigenous roots with a sculpture
Marquette honors its indigenous past with the unveiling next week of a sculpture, Seven Grandfather Teachings, by Anishinaabe artist Jason Quigno.
A hit with anglers, U.P. fish hatcheries reel in tourists, too
It's been a successful fish stocking season for the Upper Peninsula and Michigan. Three U.P hatcheries contributed to that success and are luring anglers and visitors curious about the operations.
Ironwood: A community ready for redevelopment
Located in the far-flung western U.P., Ironwood is a city poised for redevelopment, recently earning a Redevelopment Ready Community designation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
