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St. Vincent de Paul breaks ground on expansion project
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Marquette District of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of their new expansion project at the Marquette store location. Back in March, we told you about SVdP’s capital campaign to raise money for the expansion, which includes upgrades to the HVAC and electrical systems and a 1,344 square-foot addition for restrooms, offices and a conference room. Karen Reese, president of SVdP’s Marquette District, reiterated those key features and how they’ll allow SVdP to better offer their services. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: St. Vincent de Paul Launches $1.2M Capital Campaign, Aims to Address More Community Needs “We will have a very large educational conference room. We will have separate small offices for interviewing people who need help - a much more confidential environment than we’ve had - and able to actually handle more than one client at a time, so that’s a real plus for us,” she explained. The $1.2 million project was funded by the generosity of major donors and monies donated from the community. Reese shared that the optimistic timeline for completion will be in February 2027, and that the store will remain open and all services will be
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Bad customer behavior prompts Marquette Food Co-op to reinforce policies
MARQUETTE, MI— The Marquette Food Co-op is enforcing behavior policies, after an onslaught of issues made staff feel like they were “under siege.”. In a Facebook post, General Manager Matt Gougeon says an increase in the number of panhandlers led to an increase in smoking and drinking on Co-op property. The Room at the Inn Warming Center and Emergency Shelter is across the street.
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Marquette Food Co-op updating policy after string of poor behavior
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Marquette Food Co-op is stepping up enforcement of its stores policies, and pairing that effort with a new community investment. Co-op leadership says staff have been dealing with an increase in panhandling, loitering, shoplifting, and bathroom misuse on and around the property, and is now taking action. In a statement Matt Gougeon the General Manager of the Food Co-op said: "The number of panhandlers has increased, not because we necessarily allow them, but because panhandling is lucrative near our parking lot exit as some Co-op shoppers are generous," Gougeon said. "Loitering in the café and exterior Co-op property (behind our kitchen and receiving bay area, benches on Washington St.) has increased as we are rightfully seen as a warm and accepting place." However, he continued: "This also leads to an increase in smoking and drinking on Co-op property. Shoplifting is on the uptick but is certainly not isolated to the homeless folks although they, at times, perpetrate a quick grab. Regular shoppers also steal. Sometimes as much as hundreds of dollars of products at a time." New measures to enforce the stores policies include: Installation of new signage around the Co-op property prohibiting soliciting, loitering,
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First Bank Upper Michigan to migrate to new Marquette branch on US-41
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The new First Bank Upper Michigan branch in Marquette on US-41 is inviting the public to celebrate its grand opening on Sept. 25. The current Marquette branch at 1502 W. Washington Street will be closed July 10-11 to facilitate the move over to the new facility. Business will open at the US-41 location on July 13. While customers can use the new location starting July 13, the Sept. 25 grand opening event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours of the new building, and opportunities to meet with the leadership team and staff. Light refreshments will be served. The new address is 2065 US-41 in Marquette. “We are excited to welcome our customers and the community to our new location. This move represents our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service and supporting the growth of Upper Michigan for years to come,” said the President/CEO of First Bank Upper Michigan. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED
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Exploring the Wednesday Night Farmers Market: JEight Creations
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Following a busy fourth of July, the Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market was back to its steady flow of visitors this week. Each Wednesday, handmade crafts aren’t exactly hard to come by, but each tent has its own unique flair. This includes jEeight Creations on their second summer in the market.
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UP Michigan Works! helps you find registered apprenticeships
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Looking to join the workforce? Registered apprenticeship programs are built to help you develop skills you need for jobs. On Wednesday’s TV6 Morning news, UP Michigan Works! Talent Pipeline Manager Megan Boddy and Apprenticeship Specialist Bre Pitts joined TV6’s Molly Birch to talk more about registered apprenticeships.
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TV6 Investigates: Is legislation the best path for the UP to comply with green energy laws?
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Two UP banks sign merger agreement
HANCOCK AND MARQUETTE, MI— Superior National Bank and Range Bank are merging. Keweenaw Financial Corporation and Range Financial Corporation on Wednesday announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Based in Hancock, Keweenaw Financial is the holding company of Superior National Bank, which has approximately $1.05 billion in...
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Partridge Creek Farm opens West End Farm Stand for the summer season
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - Partridge Creek Farm kicked off its summer season by opening its West End Farm Stand for the public to enjoy. The farm stand will be open every Wednesday for 17 weeks from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The stand will give locals in the community a chance to enjoy fresh produce grown by Patridge Creek Farm.
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Rural Opportunity Zones the topic of UP roundtables
MARQUETTE AND SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— The state Director of USDA Rural Development is in the U.P. this week to talk about Rural Opportunity Zones. Dom Restuccia—who is holding roundtables in Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie—says the zones are a way to incentivize major business development, housing development, and economic development in rural communities by letting investors keep more of the money they’re incentivized to invest.
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Community celebrates The Cone's new lease on life in Negaunee
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — New owners are breathing life into an old ice cream shop in downtown Negaunee with The Cone on Iron Street. Not far from Jackson Mine Park and the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, The Cone sits at 442 Iron Street. Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) said the shop has long been a favorite gathering place for residents, visitors, trail users, and families throughout the community. Michael and Kelsi Kinnunen recently purchased the shop with plans to continue its tradition. "Owning a small business has been a dream of ours for a long time," said Michael Kinnunen. "When the opportunity to purchase The Cone came along, we knew we had to take it. We're honored to carry on a business that means so much to the community, and we're excited to put our own little touch on a place where families, friends, visitors, and trail users can gather, connect, and make memories together." On Friday, June 19, LSCP celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting where they were joined by friends and family. Customers can expect hand-scooped ice cream, shakes, malts, sundaes, and pup cups with dairy-free, gluten-free, and no-sugar-added options. "We are incredibly grateful for the
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Homeowners break ground at new Marquette neighborhood
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - People broke ground on their future homes in Marquette Monday morning. It’s the beginning of Marquette County Habitat for Humanity’s “McClellan Meadows.”. Jamie Glenn will have the first house on the block along North McClellan Avenue. She’s already making move-in plans. “I...
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Superior National and Range Bank to Merge
Hancock and Marquette, Michigan, June 24, 2026 — In a move designed to enhance product offerings, customer convenience and shareholder value, Keweenaw Financial Corp. and Range Financial Corp. today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Based in Hancock, Keweenaw Financial is the holding company of Superior...
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Innovate Marquette SmartZone launches 11 high-tech businesses in 2025
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - An entrepreneurial support hub brought in more high-tech development, according to its FY 2025 Impact Report. Innovate Marquette SmartZone helped create 53 jobs in the region and launch 11 new businesses. “The Impact Report, I think, is the first break-out year,” said Joe Thiel, the Innovate...