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Marquette planners approve Division Street rebuild with a new path and water main replacement

Nov 13, 2026

The design narrows the road and removes parking on one side. Construction is expected to start in early 2027.

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Officials lift the Ready notice for North Basin Drive near the Ridge Fire

Oct 19, 2026

The DNR and Marquette County Sheriff’s Office lifted the “Ready” evacuation-prep status for residents along North Basin Drive on Oct. 19, when...

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Opinion

Public Feedback Is Key to Shaping the Future of Marquette Public Schools

Oct 19, 2026

Community involvement plays an important role in shaping the future of public education in Marquette. As schools respond to changing student needs,...

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Opinion

Why Support for Marquette Warming Center Is a Shared Community Responsibility

Oct 19, 2026

As temperatures drop across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, access to safe, warm shelter becomes an important concern for people experiencing homelessness or facing...

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NMU trustees back a $51.5 million campus arts district plan

Oct 14, 2026

Northern Michigan University’s Board of Trustees approved a five-year facilities plan that includes a $51.5 million arts district, a Forest Roberts Theatre...

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NMU sets its third Diwali celebration for Nov. 7 at the Northern Center

Sep 23, 2026

Northern Michigan University scheduled its third Diwali celebration for 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Northern Center Ballrooms, with tickets...

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Opinion

Keep the M-553 funding split in place until the concrete is poured

May 21, 2026

The 2029 roundabout at M-553 and County Road 480 is a practical fix paid for by a rare state-county cost split. That...

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