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Loretto, MI · Business
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NMU bridges $8 million deficit to balance budget
MARQUETTE, MI— The NMU Board of Trustees passed a balanced budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year at a meeting on Friday, despite an $8 million projected shortfall. The deficit was driven by a 16-percent increase in healthcare costs, a decline in enrollment, contractual compensation cost increases, and inflation. Officials...
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TV6 Investigates: Developer plans $5M revitalization of The Westwood Mall property
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) — A new developer has stepped forward with plans to invest $5 million into The Westwood Mall site. He aims to tear down the now blighted property by the end of the year. The mall has been closed since its roof collapsed in February, following...
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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...
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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.
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Knowing the difference between a buyer’s and seller’s market
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you’ve probably heard the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market.”. On Monday’s TV6 Morning News, U.P. Realtor Stephanie Jones sat down with Molly Birch to explain what you need to know.
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Kalamazoo medical startup competing for $375,000 prize next month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A Kalamazoo medical startup is one of 20 Michigan companies competing PitchMI semifinals this fall. Khaldoon Alaswad‘s TruVue will be competing in the Healthcare and Life Sciences category in Detroit October 1. The PitchMI competition is a partnership between the Michigan State University...
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Talon Metals chooses Michigan to process proposed mine near Tamarack
TAMARACK, Minn. (KQDS-TV) - Talon Metals, the company behind a proposed copper, nickel and cobalt mine near Tamarack, Minnesota says it will use its existing mill in Marquette County, Michigan to process the precious metals. This means Talon Metals will not build a processing location in North Dakota, as previously...
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Gladstone Farmers Market continues into September
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Although Labor Day may signal the unofficial end of many summer events, most farmers markets are still going strong into the fall. After taking a week off for the holiday, the Gladstone Farmers Market will continue on September 14 and September 21. Vendors will also participate in a special Saturday market on September 26 as part of the City’s annual Downtown Day street fair.
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UP Honor Flight Mission XXIX takes off for Washington DC
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The U.P. Honor Flight Mission XXIX took off from the Van Rooy Hangar carrying 70 veterans and their guardians. TV6’s Michael Sobeck followed our veterans along as they boarded for a day in their honor. Honor Flight Mission XXIX will land Wednesday evening with a...
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InvestUP CEO shares insights on UP issues, upcoming election
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - On this month’s episode of Conversations with Don Ryan, he is joined by InvestUP CEO Marty Fittante. The two chat over a beverage at Contrast Coffee in Negaunee, discussing Marty’s background and InvestUP’s work to address U.P. economic and job needs. They also...
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Upper Michigan Today digs into Gwinn Food System’s end-of-summer harvest
GWINN, Mich. (WLUC) - Monday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today proved there’s plenty of potential growing right here in the U.P. John Redfield and Audrey Stetson stopped by the Gwinn Food System to tour its garden and greenhouse, pick fresh produce and enjoy a taste of what’s growing. General Operations Director Steve Finley welcomed UMT and encouraged viewers to grow, grow, grow!
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Partridge Creek Farm to begin accepting WIC benefits at their farm stand
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Partridge Creek Farm has announced that they will start accepting WIC benefits at their Wednesday evening West End Farm Stand. The farm stand offers a variety of seasonal produce from June until October 21 and is open on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All members of the community are invited to come shop using different food assistance benefits including: SNAP/EBT, Food as Medicine, Fresh Food Access, Senior Project Fresh, and WIC. “Making food accessible to all members of our community is the goal of our organization," Sarah Hayward PCF's Food Access Manager said. "Accepting WIC will be great in reaching even more of our community who are facing food insecurity.” Partridge Creek Farm hopes to reach more members of the community by accepting these food assistance benefits. The West End Farm Stand is located at the Partridge Creek Community Farm at 550 Cleveland Ave. in Ishpeming. You can learn more about the Partridge Creek Farm Stand by clicking here . 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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U.P. Christian Broadcaster Buys Commercial FM Station
A Christian broadcaster that covers most of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is buying a full-power FM station serving Manistique and Escanaba. According to an asset purchase agreement filed with the FCC on Aug. 27, Gospel Opportunities is buying WRPP/92.7 (Manistique) from Aurora Media LLC for $160,000. The station currently carries...
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Former Michigan School Hits the Market for Just $450K in Alluring Opportunity for a Buyer With ‘Creative Vision’
A former school in Michigan is seeking a "creative" buyer who can write the next chapter in its history—and potentially turn the enormous 39,000-square-foot spread into a lucrative business opportunity. The sprawling educational facility in Gwinn, MI, recently hit the market for $450,000, having undergone a partial transformation that...