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Marquette DDA holds Blueberry Quest in place of Blueberry Fest for the 2020 year.

NMU Recreation center opens Monday with protocols in place.

Ownership closed on property along Razorback Drive yesterday, and is now working with an architect on building plans. This decision comes after Houghton opted into recreational marijuana sales in May. Pending license approval from the Houghton Planning and City Commissions, The Fire Station hopes to open its Houghton location in 12-16 months.

Under the permits, Sol Blu Lounge and The Blind Pig can now continue service. Both of these businesses must abide by a midnight curfew, and add social distancing signs throughout the area.

The millage renews the current .6 mills collected, which equates to almost $1.5 million a year. These funds go towards operating costs of Marqtran services, equipment upgrades and facility management. In 2019, Marqtran provided 375,000 rides to citizens throughout Marquette County. Officials say this renewal will enable them to continue providing what they call essential services.

These funds ensure that residents of these townships can use the services of the library in the same way Marquette city residents can.

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Friday that it will launch its BetAmerica sports betting and iGaming platform in Michigan through a partnership with Hannahville Indian Community.

Michiganders across the state are encouraged to take this opportunity to thank the community health workers who have worked tirelessly to fight COVID-19.

There is still time for you to enroll for the fall semester at Bay College.

As of Friday, July 31, at 4:40 p.m. there have been a total of 503 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Upper Peninsula during this outbreak.

Violators could face a $200 fine

The petition can still be turned in to be on the May 2021 ballot.

Legislation signed included state budget bills, PFAS regulation, and education and DNR funding.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is returning to Capitol Hill on Friday.

Iron Mountain’s first marijuana dispensary will be opening in the next 30 days.

The only entry fee is a pair of child's gym shoes.

Three Marquette County women were arrested following a short police pursuit in the city of Marquette Thursday night.

Wisconsin's statewide face mask mandate takes effect Saturday

The county has 62 active COVID-19 cases - the second most in the U.P.

Certain bars will close at midnight Thursday under the new order

The MHSAA has released a list of sports that will be safe for high schoolers to play in the fall semester.

Three drug-related arrests were made on Wednesday after two traffic separate traffic stops in Sault Ste. Marie, according to a statement posted on the Michigan State Police mobile app.

The grant is meant to help applicants whose business has been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

The informational webinar will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.

According to the Delta County Road Commission, County Road 426 (M.5 Road) between US-41, M-35 and County Road 416 (20th Road), will be closed for a large, extensive culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. August 3.

Federal funds will help Michigan employers fill thousands of projected openings in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand careers.

A company called Show UP-ness was started by two friends who met as students at Northern Michigan University. The name is grown out of a saying they started using then, and continue to use today. While they admit it’s meant to be tongue-and-cheek, the name aims to embody some of the classic characteristics found in many UP residents.

More than 75 percent of new cases Thursday were in just two counties, Gogebic and Menominee.

Students can attend classes in-person, with new safety precautions and protocols being implemented for all students. Or, they can take part in a fully virtual learning program, where students receive instruction from teachers at their own pace. By leaving the decision up to the families, they hope every student can feel comfortable in their chosen learning environment.

These results were shared during a conference call this morning. Cliffs says this loss can be attributed to the sudden shutdown of the automotive industry due to COVID-19. This impacts Cliffs, as more than 60 percent of production and sales is dedicated to the automotive industry.