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The Negaunee Male Chorus prepares for concert on May 2
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Negaunee Male Chorus prepared at Negaunee High School for their upcoming concert on May 2. The concert will be held at W.C. Peterson Auditorium at Ishpeming High School. Music genres will range from Irish-style music to 1950s music. The Trustee for the Chorus Clyde Anderson hopes it will bring people out of the house after the long U.P. winter and summer ticks.
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NMU to unveil student-designed, UP-inspired mural at Lydia M. Olson Library
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A collaborative mural depicting Upper Peninsula wildlife is almost finished at Northern Michigan University's (NMU) Lydia M. Olson Library. The mural, made by graphic design and ecology student Sydney Kuipers, is being painted by multiple community participants on the wall near the building's information services desk. “I was super-inspired by the aquatic and semi-aquatic animals that live in the U.P.,” Kuipers told Northern Today about the design. “I talked to a couple of my friends who work in the fish labs and a couple of my professors about specific species of fish I should use, as well as the other animals.” Library Mural Committee (LMC) President Vann Squier created the project through the Student Leader Fellowship Program, according to NMU. “It's something I've actually thought about since my freshman year, right before they closed the last library,” Vann Squier said. “I remember being shown the prospective photos of what the library would look like once it opened and thinking, ‘that space needs color.'” Mural art submissions were inspired by the theme: "Paint your happy place." Among seven total submissions, Kuipers' design won a vote by students, staff, and community members. Northern is planning on unveiling the
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Hiawatha on Tap inspires kids with music
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The second-to-last Kids Hiawatha on Tap took place on Wednesday. One young performer credits previous HOTAPS with inspiring her to take up music. The event saw families with their kids do arts and crafts, learn about mental health and enjoy pizza and music. Three different bands...
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Yooper may become America’s Most Artistic Kid
NORWAY, Mich. (WLUC) - His name is Odin, and he loves dinosaurs and drawing or incorporating nature into his art. A Norway boy is on the rise and may win an art competition that gets him on a television show, $20,000, and his art in a museum. He has joined...
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Guts Frisbee Spring Indoor Tournament coming to the Superior Dome
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - An indoor tournament that will attract both professionals and rookies will be happening at Superior Dome on April 18. The Guts Frisbee Spring Indoor Tournament will be a free event for both spectators and newcomers to the sport. Experienced players will be charged a fee of $25 to participate. Over 90 players are expected to compete in the tournament.
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Two U.P. students to be honored at New York's Carnegie Hall for their creative works
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Two high school students from the Upper Peninsula are set to be honored with Gold Medals at Carnegie Hall in New York for their creative submissions in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Reese Collins won a Gold Medal and the American Voices Award for her poem, “The Blooming of Difficult Times.” Miles Spaulding won a Gold Medal and American Visions Award for his painting, “Photographic Memory.” This pair, both Negaunee High School seniors, were previously recognized on the regional level alongside 44 other Upper Peninsula students. BACKGROUND | 46 U.P. students recognized in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards By reaching the national level of recognition, the medalists and their teachers will be honored at Carnegie Hall in a ceremony that has featured a variety of special guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Alec Baldwin, Kelly Clarkson, Mayim Bialik, and Jamie Lee Curtis. You can see a full list of National Medalists 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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4th annual Baby Bear kicks off
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Bear cubs are flocked to Marquette Friday for the annual Baby Bear. This event was brought from the Marquette Children’s Museum and the Ore Dock Brewing Company in conjunction with their Angry Bear festival tomorrow. This event saw more than a hundred attendees. The cubs...
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Zero Degrees Art Gallery celebrates long-time artist’s retirement
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - This weekend, Zero Degrees Art Gallery is celebrating Bill Hamilton, a legacy artist who is retiring his work from the gallery. Hamilton has been with Zero Degrees since 2021. He’s also had his work displayed in the Michigamme Moonshine Gallery. When asked what they want...
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Michigan's Unsung 'City Of Trails' Has Abundant Recreation And A Lively Downtown
Michigan's Upper Peninsula (aka "the U.P.") is known as a lush region of trails, lakes, and rivers, but its little-known "City of Trails" is a unique gem, brimming with Scandinavian culture and outdoor recreation. Not far from the historic mining town of Iron Mountain, Norway, Michigan, has a well-developed local trail network that can be accessed near its lively and charming downtown, earning Norway its nickname. This is a year-round attraction, as many of the same trails that are leafy and shaded in warm weather are groomed for winter use. However, trails aren't the only outdoor amenities Norway has to offer. Whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling are other popular activities here, and a freshly renovated resort even offers downhill skiing.
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A perfect blend: Upper Michigan Today brings smoothies and saxophone to the studio
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Thursday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today brought island vibes to the TV6 studio and took its viewers on a musical journey. Watch below and let Audrey Stetson and John Redfield take you along. First, Maestro Octavio Más-Arocas joined the show as an invitation for Yoopers...
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‘My Cousin Ben’ celebrates the life of Ben Franklin through a distant relative
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A Founding Father got the spotlight from a distant relative at the Marquette Regional History Center. “My Cousin Ben”, a history lesson on Benjamin Franklin, was performed by NMU Professor of Music Dr. James A. Strain. Strain himself is a first cousin, 10 times removed from Ben Franklin.
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British TikTok stars Josh & Jase confirm return trip to Michigan is planned
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Josh & Jase, the British influencer duo that took the Upper Peninsula by storm in their January visit , are reportedly planning a return trip to northern Michigan. British TikTok stars welcomed to Upper Peninsula on coldest day of winter According to fellow ABC affiliate UpNorthLive , Jason Riley — one half of the Josh & Jase duo — attended the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism on Wednesday, April 8. While there, Jase said the pair is planning a summer trip to check out all the activities they missed during their winter stay. Viral sensations Josh & Jase experience the NMU–MTU hockey rivalry In the immediate future, Jase confirmed he will be vising the next U.S. state on their list — Arkansas — from April 15-28 alone while Josh is on family leave. 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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Upper Michigan Today wishes Audrey a happy 25th birthday with JoyWorks Baking
GWINN, Mich. (WLUC) - Tuesday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today was a celebratory one, as it marked Audrey Stetson’s 25th birthday!. Every birthday girl needs a birthday cake, so UMT collaborated with 15-year-old home baker Ellie Martin of JoyWorks Baking. Ellie says she learned everything she knows from Kelly with Sisters Baking Company. Kelly saw Ellie’s hand-drawn artwork and thought it’d translate beautifully to cake decorating.
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The U.P. town that gets 150 fewer inches of snow than its neighbors is worth the drive
Escanaba sits on Little Bay de Noc, an inlet of Lake Michigan on the southern shore of the Upper Peninsula, and it gets a fraction of the snow that buries the rest of the region. Most of the U.P. sees 200 or more inches each winter. Escanaba gets about 50....
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NMU Percussion Ensemble holds spring concert
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Percussionists brought the sound into the audience at Reynolds Recital Hall in Marquette Saturday evening. The NMU Percussion Ensemble held its spring concert. Director James A. Strain says the performance is titled “Generations.” He says the pieces are composed by musicians before and after him. The ensemble performed a current student’s musical piece. The concert also had improvisation and used bowls and glass cups for sound.
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Festival of the Angry Bear will take over Marquette April 11
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette will soon be taken over by an angry bear awakening for Spring. The Festival of the Angry Bear, hosted by Ore Dock Brewing Co. is a way to get Marquette residents out of the house, and celebrate the beginning of Spring. Spring St. will be...
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Wildcats battle elements at shortened Flyer Spring Invite
The NMU golf teams battled through challenging conditions and a shortened format at the Flyer Spring Invitational in Chicago, with the women’s squad finishing 10th and the men finishing 13th after weather forced the event to conclude early at 27 holes. Originally scheduled for 36 holes, the tournament was...
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Bonifas Arts Center hosts ‘Extraordinary U.P. Women’ exhibit
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Now at the Bonifas Arts Center, visitors can learn about the Upper Peninsula’s history through the story of some of its most notable women. Now through May 28th, the Bonifas Powers Gallery is featuring “Extraordinary U.P. Women,” a traveling exhibit from the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center.