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Up North riverside park opens with boardwalk, boat launch for safe fishing access
PERE MARQUETTE, MI – A new park is now open on the banks of Pere Marquette River in Northern Michigan - a popular fishing spot. River Access Park, part of the expansive Pere Marquette Conservation Park, opened on Saturday. It boosts views of the picturesque Pere Marquette River, which a state-designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream and Natural River, and a federally designated National Wild and Scenic River.
Chicago’s Giordano Dance Company joins North Coast Dance Festival in its third year
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Pliés, pirouettes and now, chasses. The North Coast Dance Festival is back at the Forest Roberts Theatre for its third consecutive year, and this time, a Chicago jazz group is joining the action. Professional dancers from across the country gather on the Northern Michigan University campus each year for this festival, […]
Negaunee ASIST training looks to provide community members with suicide intervention skills
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC)—On Tuesday, Community members gathered at Great Lakes Recovery Centers in Negaunee to learn suicide prevention tactics. The two-day session is called the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST. “It’s really important because when folks are having thoughts of suicide, sometimes they’re going to reach out...
Negaunee business to host concert for Trillium House
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - This weekend, a Texas country music sensation will be stopping by the Upper Peninsula for those in need. Dale Watson will be performing at Strega Nonna in Negaunee on Sunday. Along with his performance, a southern-themed buffet will also be available to attendees. Fifty percent of...
Application for expansion of Tilden mine's waste rock stockpile withdrawn by CCI
ISHPEMING,, MI— Cleveland Cliffs has withdrawn a permit application to expand the Tilden Mine’s rock stockpile by nearly 78 acres. The withdrawal was recommended by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy due to unresolved issues with tribal coordination and concerns, as well as cumulative impacts to the Escanaba River watershed.
Michigan Veteran Homes hosts meet & greet for D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Replacement Project
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The public had a chance to meet the group behind the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Replacement Project on Tuesday night. The replacement for the D.J. Jacobetti Home is set to come to Marquette Township near the corner of Wright and Venture Streets. Tuesday night, people...
Art on the Rocks returning to Marquette for 64th year; Seth Brown Duo make stop at Upper Michigan Today along Northern Lights Tour
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Art on the Rocks takes over Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park this Saturday and Sunday. 124 artists will show off their work at this year’s art fair. Some are local, other artists are traveling from across the country to participate. Upper Michigan Today highlights...
North Coast Dance Festival kicks off Wednesday
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Dancers from all over the country are gathering in Marquette this week. The third annual North Coast Dance Festival starts Wednesday. Ballet dancers rehearsed on stage at NMU’s Forest Roberts Theatre Tuesday ahead of their upcoming performances. “This is my second year coming back. This...
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