Rep. Fairbairn Suggests Change To HS Graduation Requirements
State Rep. Parker Fairbairn today announced his plan to expand the option for Michigan students to substitute career technical education credits (CTE) for foreign language graduation requirements. "Allowing students to take CTE courses rather th...
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Lawmakers Support Talks To Bring Air Force Back To U.P.
State Reps. Karl Bohnak, Dave Prestin, and Greg Markkanen today pledged their support for the Marquette County Board of Commissioners after the board unanimously voted to explore bringing a United States Air Force Base back to Marquette County. The a...
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Two Local Teenagers Get Scholarships From Billerud Corp.
Billerud is continuing its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals through its Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Scholarship Program, welcoming two new participants for 2026: CJ Morgan of Norway High Scho...
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Marinette County Continues Talks On Future Of UWGB Campus
The future of several former UW-Green Bay Marinette campus facilities remains uncertain, but local leaders say community support will likely be critical moving forward. The Marinette Common Council and Marinette County Board met Tuesday afternoon at ...
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Inland Seas Great Lakes Schooner Coming Back To Escanaba
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SKYLER SINGLETON The Inland Seas Education Association is thrilled to announce that its 77-foot schooner, Inland Seas, will be coming to Escanaba to offer its popular Great Lakes Discovery Sails to the public ...
Jun 17, 2026
Northern Initiatives Gets Award From Small Business Admin.
Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender serving communities across Michigan, has been named Michigan SBA Microlender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Association. For more than three decades, Northern Initiatives has used SBA programs to help ...
Jun 17, 2026
Pictured Rocks Lakeshore Closing Miners Falls Trail For Repairs
The Miners Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be temporarily closed to all visitors from Tuesday, June 23 until Thursday, June 25. Contractors will be conducting soil boring near the upper and lower viewing platforms to inform ...
Jun 17, 2026
Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Doles Out '2% Grants' To 30 U.P. Communities
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians recently revealed its Spring 2026 community contributions, providing a fresh wave of financial support for community initiatives throughout the Sault Tribe's service area in Michigan. This twice-yearly p...
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