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Marquette's Barrel + Beam calling it quits after 9 years
MARQUETTE, MI— A Marquette brewery is permanently closing its doors. In a Facebook post Thursday, Barrel + Beam announced it’s ceasing operations after nine years. The owners said like many small businesses, they’ve faced challenges from rising costs, inflation, tariffs, and an increasingly difficult economic environment. They said while those factors played a role, the decision ultimately came down to family. After much reflection, they realized the sacrifices required to continue were no longer sustainable.
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Delta County vendors share their goods at Gladstone Farmers Market
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Gladstone farmers market is in full swing for the summer season. The market hosts dozens of vendors each week, with live music and food trucks. Offerings range from home-baked goods, preserves, garden vegetables and fruits, handcrafted items, and more. In addition, many downtown businesses offer...
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Gartner’s Gallery officially opens location in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – A long-time U.P. furniture and mattress company has officially opened a Marquette location. Gartner’s Gallery has served customers around the Copper Country for over a century. Two brothers have recently purchased the company after 15 years of business through their parents, soft-opening their new Marquette location at 4250 US-41 last fall.
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City of Negaunee holds first 2026 Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The City of Negaunee kicked off its farmers market season Wednesday afternoon. The first 2026 Farmer’s and Crafter’s market was held in Chiri Park, where several vendors gathered to sell their artwork, ceramics, and a handful of farmed and baked goods. While under a chance of rain, the park was still met with plenty of foot traffic.
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Exploring the Wednesday Night Farmers Market: Barn Cat Collective
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – This Wednesday evening, Downtown Marquette held its second mid-week market of the summer. Over 40 venders are signed up for the festivities this year, including plenty of new faces, like Emma Brown, co-founder of the Barn Cat Collective. “It’s been great, I feel like we’ve...
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Marquette energy provider to accept old, outdated appliances in exchange for rebates
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette Board of Light and Power customers have a chance to trade in their old appliances for some benefits. On June 27, drop off old appliances at the Board of Light and Power offices in exchange for a rebate. Refrigerators and freezers qualify for the $50...
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Modeltown Market offers Gwinn residents a chance to support local vendors
GWINN, Mich. (WLUC) - Gwinn residents can come out and see what vendors in their area have to offer at the Modeltown Market. The Modeltown Market is a chance for the community to form stronger bonds and support one another. Vendors can sell anything from food to jewelry. Currently, produce...
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Rapid River Farmers’ Market returns to Masonville Township Park
RAPID RIVER, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Rapid River Farmer’s Market is up and running for another season. Every Monday and Thursday, the market takes place at Masonville Township Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “The market runs from the second week of May through the second week...
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Westwood Mallers Move On • The Heat is Off at NMU • Kovacs Resigns
Again, I apologize for my infatuation with the story of the Westwood Mall. I haven’t been able to look away, as what was once a busy shopping hub in Marquette Township, gradually fell to the changing habits of shoppers, and then more suddenly… to gravity. I understand there...
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The Chipp housing development leasing now in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The newest housing development in Marquette is a first for the city. The Chipp is a 14-unit workforce housing development at Chippewa Square in south Marquette. It’s the first housing development to take advantage of the brownfield and tax increment financing plans in the city.
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Marquette business owner to retire after more than 30 years
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - For more than 30 years, Jim Higgins has owned and operated Higgins Bingo Supplies on Washington Street in Marquette. From bingo bags to dabbers, pull-tabs, and bingo cards, Higgins began supplying bingo supplies after watching his parents play locally and seeing a need. “My parents worked...