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M-35 section to be resurfaced

GWINN — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $517,000 to mill and resurface about one mile of M-35 between the West Branch of the Escanaba River and Willow Street in Gwinn. The work, which will include asphalt milling and paving, sidewalk ramps, curb and gutter, and ...

NMU celebrates cultural diversity

MARQUETTE — Several Northern Michigan University diversity-focused entities held a ceremony and celebration on Wednesday in honor of 2024 graduates of a variety of cultures, ethnicities and races. The event was sponsored by the Student Equity and Engagement Center, the international ...

NMU sets room/board rates, adds program

MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved room and board rates for the 2024-25 academic year on Friday. Residence halls and campus apartments are projected to be at full occupancy. The board also approved a new 16-credit, online certificate program in ...

New ice cream vendor at Presque Isle

MARQUETTE — A combination of COVID-19 and lactose intolerance led Marquette resident Becky Lloyd to a new career and a growing business. Becky’s Roadside Refreshment is in its third year and is expanding. Lloyd opened her dairy-free ice dream and Italian ice business in the concession ...

Proposal would protect rights of college students to wear religious attire

MARQUETTE — The Michigan House has been looking over legislation cosponsored by state Rep. Jenn Hill, D-Marquette, that would prohibit public and private higher education institutions from discriminating against students based on religious clothing. The bills bring into question why the ...