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Two Upper Peninsula Stations Drop Talk for Oldies
Two AM radio stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have dropped News/Talk formats in favor of Oldies. DX-midAMerica first noted the changes by Results Radio Network’s WDMJ/1320 (Marquette) and WMIQ/1450 (Iron Mountain). The stations’ website indicates WDMJ and WMIQ are carrying a `60s to `80s playlist positioned as “Greatest...
UP state parks offer fireworks-free Fourth of July weekend
CHAMPION, Mich. (WLUC) - The DNR and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency are highlighting some quieter camping options for the Fourth of July. Fireworks aren’t allowed in any Michigan state parks, but there are a few campgrounds that will be less crowded and further away from fireworks than others. According to the DNR, that’s Wells State Park, Craig Lake State Park, Bewabic State Park, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Strega Nonna hosts Dale Watson pre-party
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Dale Watson lookalikes learned the Texas two-step at Strega Nonna in Negaunee on Sunday. Strega Nonna will host a Dale Watson benefit concert next month. The Flat Broke Blues Band played a show on Sunday to raise excitement at the Dale Watson pre-party. There were Texas two-step lessons and a Dale Watson lookalike contest. The restaurant also had a special Texas barbeque-themed menu for the occasion.
Life in the 906: Marquette’s terquasquicentennial
Here’s your Yooper word of the day– terquasquicentennial. It’s a word that’s almost harder to pronounce than Tahquamanon is to spell, but it’s an important word in the UP because Saturday Marquette celebrates its terquasquicentennial. Saturday, Marquette turns 175 years old. Technically, there are two...
Natalie’s Blind Saves Sanctuary & Rescue asks for community support for horse surgeries, sanctuary upkeep
The non-profit charity Natalie's Blind Saves Sanctuary and Rescue is asking the community for assistance to help pay for surgeries for some of its horses and sanctuary upkeep.
Wedig Studio to be featured at Graci Gallery in July 2024
Graci Gallery in Marquette welcomes the married couple Cindy and Dale Wedig with their joint exhibition this July. Their exhibition will display two sides of art; metal works and painting. Cindy's background is in ceramics, with a wide range of functional pottery items. She works in other mediums, such as felt and oil/cold wax. Dale works with metals, including copper raising, steel forging, and various casting methods. Both artists have ties to Northern Michigan University; Cindy graduated from NMU with a Bachelor of Fine Art, and Dale is a Professor of Art and Design. The couple shares a home in Trenary, where they spend their time working on their respective mediums and enjoying the woods and Whitefish River.
Upper Michigan Today paints a mural; spotlights new public artwork in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The bike paths in Marquette are a bit brighter this summer, thanks to new public artwork. Artist Breanna Wood recently completed another mural on Lakeshore Drive. You might find personal significance in the “Remember” painting. Wood stopped by Upper Michigan Today to talk about...
Lace up running shoes before celebrating Independence Day at Yankee Doodle Dash
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN) – There’s a chance to lace up your running shoes and head out on a morning run before celebrating the 4th of July. The Yankee Doodle Dash back for the third year in a row on Independence Day. There are two race options, a 10 mile run and a 5K run […]
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