Category Archives: News
More School Closings Thursday As U.P. Recovers From Major Winter Storm
The winter storm that hit the Upper Peninsula Tuesday night caused every school district in the Central U.P. to close their doors on Wednesday. The lingering effects of this wintry blast, including po...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2024
Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund Created With Focus On Upper Peninsula
InvestUP and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has announced the creation of the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund, a $3 million pre-seed fund to support entrepreneurs across Michiga...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2024
Nominations Sought For Outsanding Skilled Trades Students In Dickinson, Iron Counties
The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance announces a call for nominations to recognize local high school graduates pursuing skilled trades career paths upon graduation. The Dickinson County ar...
Jack Hall Apr 03, 2024
Environmental Group Sites New Report In Demand To Close Line Five Pipeline
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GROUP 'OIL AND WATER DON'T MIX' A new report on Canadian oil giant Enbridge's 71-year-old Line 5 pipeline in the Great Lakes is a warning sign affirming the d...
Jack Hall Apr 03, 2024
Sault Tribe Of Chippewa To Appeal Court Decision On Great Lakes Fishing Decree
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has filed its opening U.S. Court of Appeals brief against the state of Michigan, arguing that a court-imposed 2023 Great Lakes Fishing Decree violates th...
Jack Hall Apr 03, 2024
TRUMP ON THE STUMP: Former President Campaigns In Michigan, Wisconsin
Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Michigan and Wisconsin on Tuesday as he continues his bid to reclaim the White House. Trump spoke to a large crowd in downstate Grand Rapids, and then made ...
Jack Hall Apr 03, 2024
Many U.P. Schools Closing Wednesday As Major Winter Storm Approaches
As a major winter storm approaches the Upper Peninsula, the following school districts have cancelled classes for Wednesday. This list is as of Tuesday night, 10:00 ET/9:00 CT. It will be updated furt...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2024
Blizzard, Winter Storm Warnings In Effect Across U.P.; Travel 'For Emergencies Only'
Including the cities of L`Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 27 inch...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2024
Marquette-Area Group Hosting 'Marquest' Medevial Fantasy Event
MarQuest is hosting their second immersive event just outside Marquette, MI at the Halfway Village on CR-550. The Battle of Banded Iron will be a live action role-playing experience complete with medi...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2024
Local Group Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month Throughout April
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Tri-County Safe Harbor (TCSH) will offer educational and healing events for survivors and those who want to support them. Each year, Sexual Assault Awarene...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2024
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