Category Archives: News

June 12-13, residents and out-of-state visitors can fish, ride Michigan's off-road trails or visit state parks and state-managed boating access sites - all for free. Free Fishing Weekend: Two days twi...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is seeking grant proposals for food safety education and training as part of the annual Food Safety Education Fund grant program. T...

The Island Resort & Casino won six Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards from the readers of Casino Player magazine for the Midwest Region in 2021. As the region's most inclusive resort, visitors ...

MarquetteNow, an organization devoted to helping residents and tourists find the best places to eat, drink, and shop locally, is unveiling its new website today as summer is underway in Marquette Coun...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hunting Access Program is enrolling private property in portions of the southern and northeastern Lower Peninsula, as well as the eastern Upper Peninsula. ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today, in the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge from Straits State Park in St. Ignace, announced her plan for critical investments in state parks and trails so that public spaces acr...

The Marquette nonprofit Masonic Arts, Theatre, & Innovation Company (MTI) will be bringing the silver screen to life at outdoor venues and community events around the north-central Upper Peninsula...

Rep. Beau LaFave this week introduced House Bill 4969 to require Department of Natural Resources (DNR) law enforcement officials to wear body cameras while engaging in duties and on patrol. This legis...

The Fourth of July holiday season is fast approaching. Citizens are asked to keep the fireworks ordinance in mind when visiting the park for the family events. The ordinance is as follows: Section 18-...

The Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would require that each member of the state's Wolf Management Advisory Council be a resident of the Upper Peninsula unless wolves become present in the...