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Negaunee high school students win national awards in the arts
Undated - Two Negaunee High School students have been announced as winners of the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The awards were given out Wednesday at Carnegie Hall in New York. Miles Spaulding won the American Visions Award in art for his painting, “Photographic Memory,” and Reese Collins won an American Voices Award for her poem, “The Blooming of Difficult Times.” They had advanced from a regional competition sponsored by the U.P. affiliate of the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a partnership between the Northern Shores Storywork Writing Project at Northern Michigan University and NMU's DeVos Art Museum.
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My UP Sports Player Spotlight: Negaunee's Rachel Niskanen returns to Sweetgrass
HARRIS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Negaunee native and current Central Michigan student Rachel Niskanen just wrapped up her third year as a member of the Chippewa Women's Golf Team, a year that included her best 18-hole finish to date. “College golf is great. Super busy. I love it,” said Niskanen. “I wouldn't change anything for the world. Definitely lots of ups and downs. I did have a PR in the spring, so that was nice. I've never actually shot under par before, so, shot a 69. That was really fun. But then also, you know, you have the downs. Didn't play that great in the conference championship and towards the later spring. But yeah, just a lot of practicing, trying to dial in the swing, and I have a couple other tournaments this summer.” She’s now preparing to make her return to the Island Resort Championship later this month. The two-time U.P. golf champion at Negaunee was invited to play at the event for the first time in 2025, receiving a sponsor exemption to play among some of the best ladies golfers in the world. "I can definitely tell you it's been the greatest golf experience of my life, probably,” said
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DREWPALOOZ4: UMT gives sneak peek at Republic music fest benefiting UP veterans
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - How do you celebrate your birthday?. Well, an annual music festival in Republic coincides with one Ishpeming individual’s special day every year. What started as a musical birthday bash for Drew Collister has grown into a Marquette County wide tradition, all about giving back to one’s community.
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Thomas Theatre adds entertainment center to Quinnesec location
QUINNESEC, Mich. (WLUC) - The Thomas Theatre Group and Entertainment location in Quinnesec has added a new entertainment center. Work on the new entertainment center began last September. President and Owner Tom Andes says the new addition, which has a restaurant, bar, digital arcade, axe-throwing and a party room, appeals to everybody.
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Vista Theater Marquee removed during theater renovation
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The removal of the Vista Theater Marquee has wrapped up construction. Removal of the sign began on June 9 after approval was needed by the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service. The marquee will be replaced by a new marquee that more closely matches the sign’s original look when the Vista Theater first opened.
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Marquette Mountain creating new ski lift to replace the rocket lift
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette Mountain is currently making some new changes to its ski lifting area. The mountain is currently making room for a brand-new ski lift to replace the old rocket lift. This comes after the rocket lift has been closed due to a technical issue. Tree-cutting has...
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Upper Michigan Today gets artsy, encourages creative expression for good cause
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Monday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today was all about creative expression. Throughout the show, meet two Marquette area artists who are making art for a good cause and giving back to their community. Audrey Stetson and John Redfield beg the question, “How do you express yourself?”, kicking off the conversation below with a dive into fashion as art.
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28th Marquette Blueberry Festival winner announced
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The winner was announced Friday for the Marquette Blueberry Festival poster competition. There were 57 submissions and more than 3,000 votes for this year’s contest, breaking last year’s records. The winner is NMU graduate Sarah Aldrich with “Blueberry Rocks.”. The Marquette DDA Business...
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You can watch filmmakers explore Lake Superior's deepest point, Superior Maximus
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) —A pair of Canadian filmmakers plan to explore Superior Maximus, the deepest point of Lake Superior, and you’re invited to watch. Filmmakers Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick will join Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries research biologist Shawn Sitar and the crew of the research vessel Lake Char on this expedition. Together, they’ll use a “cutting edge” ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) equipped with high-resolution cameras. Drebert and Melnick are producers of the award-winning series “All Too Clear” and are filming Superior Maximus for their upcoming documentary “Hidden Below: The Great Lakes.” On the Great Lakes Now website , the pair says they hope to see: The kiyi, a rare deepwater fish that is believed to live only in Lake Superior Alien looking deepwater sculpin Forests of colorful hydra The deepwater-adapted siscowet lake trout This journey will be presented in partnership with Detroit PBS and Great Lakes Now. The livestream is planned for Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m., with a window of June 6-9 in case of weather delays. Exact timing will be announced shortly before launch at this link due to the lake’s constantly changing conditions. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN.
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Marquette creatives host anti-perfectionism art workshop
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A Marquette clothing store and an artist worked together to help recovering perfectionists on Sunday. Studio Marie and Fancy-Free collaborated to curate a stress-free art session. Studio Marie Owner Allison Hadjis says the workshop called “War on Perfectionism” focused on folk art. She says people could...
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Record Books Rewritten as Negaunee Girls Bring Their Best at Power-Packed Final
KINGSFORD — Doing as expected can sometimes be challenging. The Negaunee girls did that in convincing fashion here Saturday by retaining their Upper Peninsula Division 1 Track & Field Finals title with 173 points. Marquette earned the runner-up honor with 123, and third-place Gladstone scored 61. “We thought we...
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New display memorializes 1969 Bishop Baraga basketball champions at Marquette Regional History Center
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Among the thousands of artifacts on display at the Marquette Regional History Center, a new piece represents the story of the 1969 state champion Bishop Baraga High School basketball team. It was the final season for the team, as the school closed at the conclusion of the school year. "During the school year, we found out that Bishop Baraga was going to be closing, and so that would be our last year," said Gordy LeDuc, head coach of the team during the 1969 season. "So, we knew it maybe a month, month and a half before. Then as the season got closer to ending, the tournaments and that, it started to sink in a little bit more that this would be our last basketball team there." Battling injuries and off-the-court issues, the team began the year with just a 4-9 record. With one final chance to leave a legacy at their school, the Royals needed to gel as the postseason approached. "Going into the tournament, we had a losing record," said Fred Huffman, a guard for the Royals in 1969. "We were 8-10 and we won eight straight games in a row." The team battled their
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4th graders act out history for Living Wax Museum in Norway
NORWAY, Mich. (WLUC) - Fourth grade students helped history come alive in Norway on Thursday. The Jake Menghini Museum hosted the eighth Living Wax Museum. Students act out historical figures, including local sports legends like Tom Izzo and Steve Mariucci. The day helps both students and adults learn about historical...
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Embrace Your Nature: U.P. Rainbow Pride announces Pride Fest 2026
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — U.P. Rainbow Pride announced the details of its Pride Fest 2026 celebration under the theme "Embrace Your Nature." Organizers said the theme "celebrates authenticity, self-expression, and the natural beauty and diversity found in both the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the U.P." The festival will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 12-10:30 p.m. at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in downtown Marquette. Pride Fest is a free, all-ages event with mature content after 8 p.m. Featured activities and entertainment include: Live music from Sycamore Smith, The Hard, Knuptica, The Make Believe Spurs, Addicus, DJ Alex Burgett, and Youth Volume beginning at 12:00 p.m.Over 100 business vendors, artists, and non-profit community organizationsInteractive activities for all agesFood, ice cream, and specialty drinks trucksOpen stage and professional drag performances with over 25+ performers Beer and seltzers from Ore Dock Brewing Co. will be available from 4–10:30 p.m. 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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From Isaac Davis to Ashley Pruitt, 1.3M lost servicemembers honored for Memorial Day
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — Dozens gathered at Marquette's Holy Cross Cemetery Monday morning to honor the approximately 1.3 million servicemembers who have died in the course of US conflicts. The event has a history going back 160 years to the Civil War. To date, about 41% of all US casualties from military conflict occurred during that four-year period from 1861-1865. In Marquette, American Legion Post 44's Tom Ranta led the Memorial Day service, stressing the importance of educating younger generations. "Our children must know who they were, what they did, and why they did it," said Ranta. Nearly 5,000 US soldiers died in the Revolutionary War. One was Isaac Davis — a blacksmith, who Ranta described as a "regular man." Despite this, Ranta said he showed dedication to the American cause, dedicating time to training troops ahead of the British invasion. "A musket ball struck him in the heart in the early volleys of the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19th, 1775. He was among the first American to die in the Revolutionary War," said Ranta. Of course, casualties in the Revolutionary War were dwarfed nearly a century later by the Civil War, where about 450,000 soldiers died.
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Negaunee honors our fallen veterans
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WZMQ) – To start the day, Negaunee held its annual Memorial Day parade down Iron Street in downtown. Patriotic residents lined the street as marching bands and dignitaries went by. The guest of honor and parade grand marshal was 96-year-old Korean War veteran Russell “Stubb” Williams, who serves as the chaplain for the Negaunee VFW Post 3165.
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Ishpeming honors local fallen veterans with Memorial Day ceremony
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WZMQ) – On Monday morning, the Ishpeming community honored its fallen. Members of local veterans organizations presented the colors, remembering hundreds of Ishpeming citizens who served, while focusing attention on those that gave their lives for this country. “Small town America has always provided a majority of...
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Hides a 30,000-Mineral Collection Rock Lovers Adore
Tucked inside Michigan Tech’s campus in Houghton, the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum holds one of the most jaw-dropping mineral collections in the entire country. With more than 30,000 specimens ranging from glowing fluorescent rocks to massive copper nuggets pulled straight from Upper Peninsula mines, this place punches way above its weight. Most people driving through Houghton have no idea what’s waiting behind those doors.