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Wattsson and Wattsson Jewelers makes NMU pendant

Marquette jewelry store Wattsson and Wattsson Jewelers has a different kind of sale happening this spring, one that not only supports local college education, but also gives NMU grads a […]

Restaurant Week comes to Marquette
Wind farm gets underway on Garden Peninsula

Source: Mlive.com

Several possibilities at Escanaba power plant

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

NMU professor wins state award

Source: The North Wind

Making Marquette a little sweeter: Joe’s Cakes builds business, reputation

It’s not just the sheer number of fans of Joe’s Cakes that is growing. After starting in 2008, the company now produces 30 cakes a day and makes desserts for 72 weddings a year. Lucy Hough took a few moments to find out just what makes Joe Heck rise to the challenge.

Benchmark Leather Works offering custom pieces online
Even your pets want you to shop local: Dr. Tim’s pet food created by Marquette veterinarian

Dr. Tim Hunt cares about animals. It's the reason he became a veterinarian in the first place, and why he opened his own practice in Marquette. But his care for animals goes beyond that; Hunt has created his own line of pet food for the dogs and cats in your life, available right here in the U.P.

Escanaba’s newest hot spot: Salon West & Spa ready to make you look beautiful
Enstrom signs contract for 28 more helicopters

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