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Soo Hills Playground holds ribbon cutting for new park additions

WELLS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - The Soo Hills Playground in Wells Township held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate some new additions. Over the summer, the park added a new pay structure, a dog park, and renovated the baseball field. The park also completed concrete work on the pickleball court.

Wells Township, MI · 09-23
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Points North Listening Party: Traverse City & Marquette

It's theater of the mind! It's cinema for the ear! It's another Points North listening party! Join us at The Filling Station Microbrewery in Traverse City or at the Fresh Coast Film Festival in Marquette, as we premiere a new Points North episode. This immersive audio experience will transport you through time and space, leaving you inspired by this great region.

Traverse City, MI · 09-22
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$85,000 granted to Dickinson County organizations

DICKINSON COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Thousands of dollars are going to local organizations and projects in the Dickinson Area. The Dickinson Area Community Foundation has announced $85,000 in grants for 2026. 11 organizations are receiving funds including: The Kind Hearts ProjectInjured Military Wildlife Project of North DakotaDickinson Area Public Library FoundationBenedictine Living Community - DickinsonTaylor Trap ClubDickinson BackPack ProgramABLE, Inc.Heartview FoundationAssociation to Meet Emergency Needs, Inc. (AMEN)Spirit of WonderStark County Emergency Management The Dickinson Area Community Foundation thanked everyone who made these grants possible, and added that these grants allow for the continued investment into projects and programs that improve the quality of life in the area. You can learn more about the Dickinson Area Community Foundation by visiting their website . COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED

Dickinson County, MI · 09-22

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Negaunee to welcome the season with annual Fall Fest

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Negaunee will be ending the first week of fall with a family-friendly event. The third annual Negaunee Fall Fest is bringing autumn fun to the downtown area of Negaunee this Saturday. Fall Fest will offer attendees a variety of things to enjoy. Live music, pumpkin painting,...

Negaunee, MI · 09-22
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100 years of the Vista: Organizers push to revive condemned Negaunee theater with centennial event

Negaunee's historic Vista Theater is officially turning 100 years old this fall, and community leaders are rallying to bring the currently condemned property back to its former glory. Organizers are planning a major centennial celebration on November 8 at the Negaunee High School Auditorium. To make the milestone a reality, theater leaders are calling on former performers, volunteers, and the public to submit old photos, video stories, and memories to help honor a century of local history.

Negaunee, MI · 09-23

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Project Jade installs final communication board in Marquette County

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Project Jade installed the final of its 19 communication boards in Marquette County parks this week at Bernie Rivers Park in Negaunee. Project Jade’s mission is to provide communication boards to places that have a need, including but not limited to schools, parks and playgrounds. The boards are designed to help non-verbal and special needs children communicate with other children, teachers, staff and parents.

Marquette County, MI · 09-22

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County GOP chair resigns after posts about bad Republican vibes

Jackson Karki, chairman of the Marquette County Republican Party, resigned from his position over the weekend after a series of his social media posts about low GOP enthusiasm ahead of the November election drew national attention. Other Marquette County Republican leaders were planning to hold a meeting about how to respond to Karki's posts. But the 19-year-old stepped down before they could reach a decision, said Jennifer Jermalowicz, the county party's new interim chairwoman. "The vibes on the ground are the worst I’ve seen in my life," Karki's Red Lion Politics X account posted on Sept. 17. "No one wants to promote candidates, no one wants to knock doors, no one wants to do s---." The account, which has more than 30,000 followers, added in another post, "And as someone that has knock doors the energy of the people answering the doors is terrible as well." More: Some Michigan Republicans see a 'huge struggle' ahead in fall election Journalist Jake Lahut highlighted the posts in a report on Sept. 18 and connected them to Karki. Jermalowicz said Marquette County Republicans didn't know Karki was using the X account before stories about the posts began spreading on the internet. Other party

Marquette County, MI · 09-21

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Previously denied? Expanded PACT Act unlocks new toxic exposure benefits for U.P. veterans

Marquette County veterans who previously failed to qualify for VA benefits may now be eligible under the expanded PACT Act. The federal legislation broadened the scope of coverage for toxic exposure and added new qualifying deployment regions. The Marquette County Department of Veterans Affairs is urging local veterans to re-evaluate their options today, while also highlighting available emergency county funding that can help cover the cost of unaffordable home repairs.

Marquette County, MI · 09-23

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United Way of Marquette County kicks off annual campaign with new event

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The United Way of Marquette County is getting ready to kick off its annual campaign with a new event. This year, the non-profit is hosting an Oktoberfest-style event called ‘Steins for Good.’ It includes a costume contest, a pretzel-eating contest, and a stein-holding competition. It kicks off United Way’s annual campaign.

Marquette County, MI · 09-22

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County GOP chair resigns over social media posts

The chairman of the Marquette County, Mich., Republican Party has resigned from his position amid growing scrutiny over social media posts where he reportedly expressed low Republican enthusiasm for the upcoming midterm elections.  Jackson Karki, 19, resigned from his position after he was linked to the anonymous “Red Lion Politics” account on the social platform…

Marquette County, MI · 09-22

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When will leaves turn colors? See latest fall predictions

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is starting to see fall colors emerge, just in time for the official start of fall. Foliage in the western U.P. has begun changing colors and the change is beginning to spread east across the peninsula, and southward, according to Explore Fall's Michigan Fall Foliage Map 2026. Tuesday, Sept. 22, marks the fall equinox, the start of astronomical fall.

Michigan · 09-21

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America’s Largest Bear Ranch In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Is Home To Dozens Of Rescued Bears

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula hides a wild kind of wonder that most visitors never expect to find. A sprawling ranch here has become a sanctuary for black bears that couldn’t survive anywhere else. Walking paths let visitors get closer to these massive animals than almost anywhere else in the...

Newberry, MI · 09-19

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College of Business moves forward on new building

As of July 3, the state gave Northern Michigan University the green light for construction of the College of Business, a building that is to be an addition of C.B. Hedgcock Building. “Our faculty have worked really hard to make this building a reality,” said Tom Isaacson, Interim Dean for...

Marquette, MI · 09-18

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Off The Beaten Path: Baraga County

The chance to experience sites and trails that are usually off limits is one of the big draws to the annual ATV Wilderness Adventure on October 3. The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event, which explores the scenic forest of the Huron Mountains. Another highlight of the day...

Baraga County, MI · 09-18

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Grant Approved To Expand Ironworkers Training Center

A more than $1 million investment in the Ironworkers Local 8 training center in Harvey will expand skilled trades training capacity in the Upper Peninsula, helping prepare workers for careers in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and other industries. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $801,598 to...

Harvey, MI · 09-20

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New event venue Room 56 opens in downtown Marquette

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A new multi-purpose venue is now open for hosting public or private events in downtown Marquette. Room 56 uses a space originally built in the early 1900s to provide an atmosphere for its new event venue. According to the venue’s website, it hosts weddings, private parties, corporate gatherings, and other special events. The venue is located on the second floor below 906 Sports Bar.

Marquette, MI · 09-17

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Westwood Mall declared as blighted property, developer eyeing site for commercial space

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Marquette Township Board passed a proposal to declare the former Westwood Mall site as a blighted property at their meeting on September 16. The decision opens the door for demolition of the old mall structure and future development at the site. Marquette Township Manager Jon Kangas explained that a developer is interested in purchasing the property. “That developer approached the Brownfield Authority looking for tax increment financing (TIF), which would help them demolish the existing building - something that’s critical to any reuse of that property or, at least, the functional reuse, short of significant investment into rebuilding the structure of what’s there,” he said. The Marquette County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the proposed brownfield plan for the site during their meeting on September 14. Kangas explained how the township board’s Wednesday night vote helps the mall property open up for development. “In order for the developer to get a Brownfield plan moving, the township board had the option of passing a resolution that declares the property blighted - which it certainly is in its current form - or the assessor, on her own, could have declared the property functionally obsolete. I think we could

Marquette County, MI · 09-17

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Copperwood Project has the support of western UP residents | Opinion

The Western Upper Peninsula has been at the center of a statewide conversation, thanks to Michigan’s support of the Copperwood Project. This permitted greenfield mine is going to create hundreds of good-paying jobs in the place I’m proud to call home: Gogebic County. I have heard claims that the state approving this grant was against the “will of the people." I’d say the complete opposite. In the Upper Peninsula, a growing coalition of more than 130 community leaders, small business owners, working families, and others has come together to show their strong support for responsible economic development in the region, including the Copperwood Project. Industries like mining and logging enabled thousands of people to put down roots and build their futures in the Western U.P. Surrounded by the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior, it’s a beautiful place that’s tough to leave, but even harder to stay because of limited opportunity. Ironwood, once a city of 25,000, now has just 5,000 people. Pregnant women are forced to drive more than 50 miles across the Wisconsin border just to give birth and don’t have access to critical services like EMS because of a lack of resources and staff. Tourism creates some jobs,

Gogebic County, MI · 09-16

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The Westwood Mall could be torn down by the end of year

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Developments are underway at The Westwood Mall in Marquette Township. The mall suffered roof damage last February. At Wednesday’s Marquette Township Board meeting, the board voted to first declare The Westwood Mall as a blighted property. The board then approved a Brownfield Plan to demolish the mall, except for Dunham’s Sports, Kohl’s, and the North Iron Church.

Marquette, MI · 09-17