Erica McMillan

Facts For World Water Day

Facts For World Water Day

A look at how water has and will continue to shape human culture.

Have you ever stopped to think just how water has shaped humanity and it’s many cultures? Despite the diversity we find from place to place one thing is common to all; that without water there is no humanity. In preparation for World Water Day on March 22, 2015 we wanted to share the importance of […]

 Erica McMillan

Marquette Thai House Restaurant

Marquette Thai House Restaurant

A Taste Of Exotic Flavors From Southeast Asia

Marquette Michigan – If you’re in the mood to try some Asian food in Marquette look no further than the Thai House Restaurant on Third Sreet. This place does a good job of presenting many classic Thai dishes for a Midwest palette in a small community largely unaccustomed to exotic cuisine. Their menu invites us […]

 Erica McMillan

Trenary Outhouse Classic

Trenary Outhouse Classic

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  Trenary Michigan – The skies opened and let the sun shine down to warm smiling faces and spirits of the hundreds of people who came out to attend the 22nd annual Trenary Outhouse Races.  Put on each year with the intention of getting people out of the house in the middle of winter to […]

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Mary Poppins Lands Onstage Stage This Week

Mary Poppins Lands Onstage Stage This Week

Lake Superior Youth Theatre Brings Everyone's Favorite Nanny To Life!

  Marquette Michigan – The Lake Superior Youth Theatre  (LSYT) has put together a practically perfect musical production of the beloved family story, MARY POPPINS which will play at the Forest Roberts Theatre in Marquette from Friday, February 27, 2015 – March 7, 2015.     At last this much anticipated production of everyone’s favorite […]

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906 Polar Roll Fat Tire Bike Races

906 Polar Roll Fat Tire Bike Races

  Marquette Michigan -The air was alive with the buzz of fat bike tires as the first annual 906 Polar Roll snow bike race kicked off Saturday morning, February 21st, 2015. This new yearly event brought together over 250 bike enthusiasts looking for a special event for and by bike lovers. The 906 Polar Roll […]

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Chocolate Festival at NMU’s University Center

Chocolate Festival at NMU’s University Center

Marquette, MI – Local chocolate lovers were delighted this weekend as the 6th annual Chocolate Festival kicked off Sunday, February 8, 2015 at NMU’s University Center. 10 chocolatiers from around Marquette County were featured at this year’s event including the Cookie Jar, Sayklly’s, the Marquette Food Co-Op, Gophers Cafe, Super One Foods, Root 41 Restuarant, […]

 Erica McMillan

Last Chance To Change

Last Chance To Change

Cost of converting to clean energy less risky than doing nothing

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just released a report with a hopeful message as we spiral closer to the destructive results of climate change for life as we know it.  The IPCC report shows us that converting our energy systems to clean sustainable sources without ruining worldwide economies is not a fantasy […]

 Erica McMillan

Cut Paper Consumption

Cut Paper Consumption

Reducing the amount of paper products disposed of in the U.S. can not only save trees but also reduce the bulk of solid waste material in our landfills. It’s easy to cut paper consumption in our daily lives and doing so will greatly reduce the amount of waste that ends up in our landfills.  All […]

 Erica McMillan

Exercises You Can Do In Your Room

Exercises You Can Do In Your Room

How to Stay Fit Without Leaving Your Dorm

It’s often difficult to find time to get regular work-outs in during a busy school semester of studying. Add that together with microwave meals, junk food snacking, sodas, and beer and you’ve got the recipe for unchecked weight gain. Eating well and drinking plenty of water are huge but equally important is getting in regular […]

 Erica McMillan

8 Liqueurs to Warm Up The Winter

8 Liqueurs to Warm Up The Winter

Spice Up Your Favorite Warming Drinks

There’s nothing quite like a fine liqueur to put some heat in the winter, spice up the atmosphere, and introduce another dimension to the warming drinks you already make yourself: hot tea, apple cider, hot chocolate, coffee, etc. Hot drinks enhanced with elegant spirits can take your daily beverages to a new place and also […]