City Life

Explore Marquette Michigan with it’s historic downtown scene featuring boutiques, local art galleries, hotels, and restaurants for dining and drinking with grand views of Lake Superior. In addition Northern Michigan University offers great cultural events including theatre, musical performances, art exhibits, and more. Walking, biking, swimming, boating, skiing, camping, whatever your pleasure you can do it here!

 Gerorgette Breen

Vista Theater Here to Stay

Vista Theater Here to Stay

Historic Vista Theater still thrives in modern era despite new technology. Negaunee,Mi – In the Upper Peninsula there is a lot of history and especially in one town, Negaunee Mi. In Negaunee there is a theater that was originally built in 1925 called the Vista Theater and to this day it is still open and […]

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Marquette Celebrates 4th of July 2014

Marquette Celebrates 4th of July 2014

Parades, fireworks, and music mark our 238th year as an independent nation! Marquette, MI – Here’s a look at some of the 4th of July celebrations that took place in Marquette on our Independence Day 2014. Photo essay by Ron Caspi.

 Gerorgette Breen

Celebrate the Fourth in Style

Celebrate the Fourth in Style

Remember those who fought for our independence as you celebrate the fourth in fun but safe ways. Marquette, MI –  Loud booms, cheerful screams, and dark skies lit up by magical colors all embody what July fourth is about. It’s that time of year again where we celebrate America’s Independence. The fourth of July is a […]

 Keith Glendon

The Reason Teachers Are Important To Your Kids

The Reason Teachers Are Important To Your Kids

The importance of your children’s teachers explained in one heartfelt moment… Marquette, MI – A father shares a heartfelt moment with his daughter that sums up one big reason why teachers are important to your kids! Yesterday was the last day of school in Marquette, Michigan. The night before last, just after bedtime, my daughter […]

 Candace Prill

Benefits of Your Local Farmer’s Market

Benefits of Your Local Farmer’s Market

  Spring heralds the opening of our local Farmer’s Market in Marquette! Marquette, MI – The warmer weather is finally here making fresh local foods available again every Saturday at the Marquette Commons.  If you’re not already hooked on shopping your local Farmer’s Market here are some benefits of Your Local Farmer’s Market! The time of year has finally […]

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Clowns in Town

Clowns in Town

Marquette, MI – While out shooting the Dead River Derby girls during their weekly practice session at Lakeview arena we were suprised with some guests from the visiting circus in town this weekend!  Just wanted to share a few pics from behind the scenes of the Shriner Circus.  

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Fashion Fundraiser in Downtown Marquette

Fashion Fundraiser in Downtown Marquette

Che Bello 3rd Annual Summer Fashion Show a Success! Marquette, MI – Thursday, April 10, 2014 featured a fashion fundraiser in downtown Marquette to showcase local businesses and benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters non-profit.  A great crowd turned out to enjoy good food, do some wine tasting, and of course get a sneak preview […]

 Candace Prill

MQT Growth Builds A Community Around Food

MQT Growth Builds A Community Around Food

Local non-profit teaches community to grow food right here in town “We’re trying to give back to this beautiful community by creating something that we can use together as a community.” –Miriah Redmond MQT Growth is a local non-profit that began as a group of college kids encouraging the community to play in the dirt, […]

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NMU Students Raise Money For Community

NMU Students Raise Money For Community

Students lead innovative opportunities to engage our communities in benefiting local charities! Marquette, MI – April 3, 2014 – NMU students raise money for community as professor Dipankar Rai and his Advertising and Sales Promotion (MRTG 432) classes have put together some fantastic projects to raise money for local charitable organizations while utilizing skills they have […]

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Digging For Truth On The Yellow Dog Plains

Digging For Truth On The Yellow Dog Plains

An update from the recent public hearing on sulfide mining permit changes contains excerpts from original article by Mindy Otto for the YDWP A recent public hearing was held by the MDEQ to give voice to concerned community members in regards to the draft for a new Groundwater Discharge Permit for the Eagle sulfide mine […]