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Dairy Queen in the U.P.

Dairy Queen will come to Marquette

Just in time for summer jobs, a new Dairy Queen is opening in Marquette.   The new restaurant is a DQ Grill and Chill location, meaning it’ll have both ice […]

The Penstar Office Center in Escanaba.
Three new businesses move into Penstar Office Center in Escanaba
Dead River Derby and Kingsford Krush roller derby
Dead River Derby spreads the love for roller derby in the U.P.

Roller derby has spread across the U.P. in recent years, and it's starting out strong, with community engagement, skills training and definitely lots of fun being had at one inaugural Marquette league, the Dead River Derby.

Downtown Marquette from above.
Placemaking workshops will be held in U.P.
The Appleseed Collective.
Appleseed Collective will perform in Marquette, Houghton

Source: AppleseedCollective.com

Joshua Davis is competing on The Voice.
Joshua Davis makes it to The Voice final round

Source: Lansing State Journal

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LSCP to hold Sawyer service center hours
Meijer is expanding in Michigan.
Meijer plans long-awaited expansion into U.P.

Source: Mlive.com

Kayaking past East Channel Lighthouse, Munising
Michigan lighthouses are beacons for tourists

Source: WZZM13.com

Joshua Davis has been a staple of the Michigan folk music scene.
Northern Michigan musician is in Top 5 on The Voice

Source: Mlive.com

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