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Results for the 64th and 96th district judge races

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The race for Marquette County 96th District judge was a tight one. Derek Swajanen beat Patrick Crowley with 52% of the vote. After 30 years of criminal defense work, Judge-elect Swajanen says he’ll be bringing a different perspective to the bench when sworn in. “As...

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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Is Getting Its First European-Style Christmas Market This November

A hotel parking lot is about to turn into a little village of 20 or more decorated wooden huts. Holiday lights, festive music, and bonfires are all part of the plan. I can’t imagine a better use for a patch of pavement in late November. The menu leans Finnish...

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Marquette City voters elect three city commission seats

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – A local election for three seats in the Marquette City Commission welcomes two new faces to the city’s legislative branch. Voters have re-elected Paul Schloegel to his position with 19% of votes, and Marcella Krupski (22%) and Kevin Klegg (17%) will take over for the city’s two outgoing commissioners.

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Michigan Targets 721 Acres Near Crystal Falls for Deer Yards, Turtles, Trails

Two privately owned properties totaling 721 acres near Crystal Falls are under consideration for public acquisition by Michigan forestry and wildlife officials. The land includes river and lake frontage, wildlife habitat and areas used by anglers, but is currently closed to the public. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has requested more than $1 million in grants to purchase the properties.

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Western Upper Peninsula approves several millage renewals on election day

Small millages can make it easier for communities to afford important services and maintain critical infrastructure. Across the western Upper Peninsula, voters approved renewals that will keep classrooms running, public works crews on the road and parks. In Hancock, voters renewed the city’s recreation millage, which keeps local parks clean...

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West End Craft and Vendor Show set to return to Ishpeming Township Saturday

ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - If you’re looking for family-friendly activities to enjoy this weekend, a craft show is returning to Ishpeming Township to bring crafters and customers together. Saturday, Nov. 7, more than 60 vendors will be at Aspen Ridge Elementary for the West End Craft and Vendor...

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Iron Mountain family donates 60-foot spruce as Michigan’s state Christmas tree

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - The Larry Riccio family of Iron Mountain is donating a 60-foot spruce tree to serve as this year’s state Christmas tree in Lansing. The tree was harvested Thursday during the Michigan State Christmas Tree Harvest ceremony. It is the fifth tree Dickinson County has sent to the state Capitol in 25 years.

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Voters decide key Upper Peninsula school, library, jail ballot measures

Voters across the Upper Peninsula decided several key local ballot proposals on Tuesday, bringing mixed results for area schools, libraries, and county services: Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library: Voters overwhelmingly approved a 2.5-mill operating tax to support library services. Gwinn Area Community Schools: The district's bond proposal fell just 14 votes short of passing, marking the fifth consecutive defeat for a Gwinn school bond. Escanaba Area Public Schools: Voters approved an operating millage to secure crucial general fund dollars for daily operations and classroom resources. Houghton County: For the fifth time, voters rejected a proposed county jail millage, with 58% voting against the measure amid record-setting voter turnout. For complete local election results and community coverage, visit MyUPNow.com.

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ELECTION RESULTS: Anna Aho Rink projected to win 109th House District

Anna Aho Rink is the projected winner of the 109th State House District Race.

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Gwinn Area Community Schools bond proposal fails for 5th time

GWINN, Mich. (WLUC) - Gwinn Area Community Schools had a bond proposal on the ballot. It was a 1.89-mills proposal asking for just under $25 million. If passed, the bond would have been used for additions to both the elementary and middle-high school, with one priority being fixing the roofs.

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Aho-Rink Delivers 109th State House Seat To Democrats

CLICK TO HEAR CALEB GORDON’S INTERVIEW WITH ANNA AHO-RINK. Marquette’s Anna Aho-Rink rode a blue wave to a victory early Wednesday morning in the 109th state house district race. Aho-Rink defeated incumbent Republican Karl Bohnak in a race called at just after midnight, returning the traditionally-blue seat to Democrats after one term in Republican hands.

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How community training prepares future doctors to serve all Michigan communities

When Dr. Karmyn Vickery began her clinical training in Marquette, she found herself standing beside surgeons helping with procedures that she might have watched in a traditional medical school. Without surgical residents between her and the attending physician, the medical student had opportunities to participate directly in care. She says...

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Iron Mountain family donates 60-foot spruce as Michigan’s state Christmas tree

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - The Larry Riccio family of Iron Mountain is donating a 60-foot spruce tree to serve as this year’s state Christmas tree in Lansing. The tree was harvested Thursday during the Michigan State Christmas Tree Harvest ceremony. It is the fifth tree Dickinson County has sent to the state Capitol in 25 years.

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ELECTION RESULTS: Anna Aho Rink projected to win 109th House District

UPPER MICHIGAN. (WLUC) - Democratic candidate Anna Aho Rink is the projected winner of the 109th State House District Race. Aho Rink secured a majority of the votes, beating out Republican Incumbent Karl Bohnak on Tuesday. See full results from the national, state and local elections here. Learn more about...

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Dickinson County reports 1,795 early in-person votes

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - Dickinson County released its early in-person vote total, with 1,795 votes cast during the nine-day window available to county voters. In the presidential election year, 3,671 people voted early in person in Dickinson County. According to poll workers at Iron Mountain City Hall, voters turned...

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16 Marquette County nonprofits receive Basic Needs Grants

MARQUETTE, MI— The Community Foundation of Marquette County has awarded its inaugural Basic Needs grants. The money aims to help meet essential needs to strengthen the well-being of individuals and families across Marquette County. Necessities include food, housing, clothing, and other critical resources. Grant recipients are as follows:. ·...

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Marquette County sets early voting record

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Early voting in Marquette County has wrapped up, and a new record was set. County Clerk Linda Talsma shares that more than 5,000 early votes have been cast. Early voting began on Oct. 24 and wrapped up on Sunday. Talsma says she also expects that to...

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Federal work requirements reinstated for SNAP recipients in 3 UP counties

LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - Federal work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in Alger, Iron and Luce counties have been reinstated. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it was notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration that updated federal work requirements for able-bodied adults ages 18 to 64 without dependents under 14 who receive SNAP benefits will continue in Michigan and will be reinstated in eight counties starting Sunday, Nov. 1.

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Planning Commission holds Natural Resource Mining public hearing

CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Chocolay Township Planning Commission held a public hearing for an amended Natural Resource Mining Ordinance on Monday night. Back in August, we told you how concerns from residents prompted the township board to send the ordinance back to the planning commission with suggested amendments. On November 2, Chocolay Township residents were able to provide their feedback on the changes, and the amended ordinance was sent to the Township Board for further review. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Natural Resources Mining Amendments Sent Back to Planning Commission “This has been a long process, of course, and it was all started to comply with what the legislature adopted as requirements for any kind of zoning ordinance addressing natural resource mining, which is basically sand and gravel mining,” explained Greg Elliott, township manager for Chocolay Township. “The Township Board had specific things that they wanted the Planning Commission to look at. They wanted to look at presumptive setback distances from residential (zones) and require a lot more information up front in terms of knowing what the hydrogeology of the area is, what the effect on property values would be, what traffic would look like - those kinds of things.” As

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Marquette Township Fire Department celebrates 50 years of service

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette Township Fire Department is celebrating 50 years of service. In 1976, a handful of volunteer firefighters broke from the Marquette City Fire Department and founded their own to serve Marquette Township. The department started with just 14 members and has grown since then...

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