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Crystal Falls, MI · Lifestyle
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Dietitian weighs in on dirty sodas
UPPER MICHIGAN. (WLUC) - Dirty sodas are a trendy new drink, but health experts say there are some things you should know. The drinks, which are popular on social media, contain flavored syrups, creams, and sometimes even bits of candy. Registered Dietitian Shanthi Appelö says these drinks can contain two...
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A look inside Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee's 32nd annual Garden Tour
HARVEY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — On Thursday, July 23 the Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee is holding their 32nd annual Garden Tour. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year. There are six different gardens to check out that day including one of our My UP moms. Air Stassek’s mother, Monajean Rose gave My UP Mornings an exclusive tour of her garden ahead of Thursday’s event. "I hope that other people would enjoy and maybe get ideas of their own," said Rose. "I know I take ideas from other people. I'm looking forward to seeing people, talking to them, explaining what I've got." "There is just a multitude of things going on in these gardens," said Barb Kelly, Vice President, Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee. "I think that the general theme that runs through all of them is a joyfulness and an appreciation of beauty " The following sites are part of this year's tour: - Monajean Rose, 100 Dandelion Lane, Harvey - Mel Arrowsmith & Jad Raad, Big Creek Farms, 545 North Big Creek Road, Harvey - Chuck and Barb Weinrick, 121 Poplar Trail, Harvey - Lake Superior Smokehouse Brewpub Biergarten, 200 West Main Street, Harvey - Carie Roberts, 145
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‘This truly is a family’: Hiawatha Music Festival kicks off
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - ‘Happy Hiawatha!’. That’s a greeting you’ll hear from those attending the 46th annual Hiawatha Music Festival. Those looking to attend the festival Saturday and Sunday have a ton of events to choose from. The festival lasts from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. “It...
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Annual fishing derby kicks off in Republic
REPUBLIC, Mich. (WLUC) - It’s a big weekend in Republic for fishing and fun on the Michigamme River. Anglers are making their way to Munson Park to get pre-registered. Organizers say this is a sizable fishing event luring up to 500 fishermen of all ages. Prizes for many types of fish will be awarded during the two-day event. The weekend will be filled with music and raffles of great prizes.
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Hiawatha Music Festival will move forward, officials say
MARQUETTE, MI— The Hiawatha Music Festival will be held as scheduled at Tourist Park in Marquette this weekend. In a Facebook post, the Hiawatha Music Co-op says right now, the festival teams are continuing to prepare for scheduled activities while outlining plans for responding to changes due to wildfires.
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Marquette’s Drifa Brewing Company to close its doors in November
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Another Marquette area brewery has announced that it will be closing its doors. Drifa Brewing Company announced on a Facebook post Wednesday that the brewery will close in mid-November. “From navigating the challenges of a pandemic shutdown and road construction the next summer to weathering management...
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This Ominously Named Hike Is Actually One of Michigan's Best Trails
I’m gonna get a little philosophical with this one, so bear with me. Goethe once wrote, “Names are but noise and smoke,” meaning a name doesn’t always tell you the whole story. Dead River Falls near Marquette, Michigan, proves his point perfectly. Hearing the name, you’d think you’d stumbled across the scariest hiking trail in […]
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Lake Superior Day celebration returns Sunday to Marquette Maritime Museum
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Marquette Maritime Museum is preparing for its 2026 Lake Superior Day celebration on Sunday, July 19. Since 2019, the museum has held the event to educate younger generations on the importance of preserving our waterfronts, while sharing the history and beauty of the largest Great Lake.
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A small venue can bring big stars to L’Anse
Nestled between Houghton and Marquette, a small town has become an unexpected destination for national comedians and musicians. The EXTRA, an event venue, opened in L’Anse three years ago after owner Trevor Uren transitioned from owning a sports new website to entertainment. Hoping to provide entertainment for the communities between the two Upper Peninsula cities.
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Marquette’s Music on Third begins on Thursday
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Music on Third Street is back again this summer, and it all starts on Thursday. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., bands will perform in front of and around businesses in the Marquette area. TV6’s Michael Sobeck spoke with Marquette DDA Business Outreach and Promotions Director...
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This Michigan Italian Festival In Ishpeming Serves Homemade Food For One Day Only In July
A festival that packs an entire heritage into a single afternoon either respects the clock or collapses under the weight of trying. In a small Upper Peninsula town, an Italian celebration has been running for over a century on the strength of homemade pasta, live music, plus the kind of community effort that makes you forget you are standing on a recreation field rather than in a piazza.