This month, Brian Cabell probes the mind of realtor-writer-adventurer Frida Waara, and finds out what makes this ever-enthusiastic, winter-loving woman tick. BC: You were raised in Wixom in the Lower Peninsula. Was it a happy childhood? FW: Oh, tremendous. I was outside all the time. I lived near a lake with plenty of ... Continue Reading
Dark Stores, Lansing Hopes, Wisconsin Bullies, and Secret Funding
A COUPLE OF weeks ago, there was talk of possible protests against the big box stores seeking lower assessments in Marquette County. Public shamings! Picket lines! Boycotts! That talk, while not silent, has died down. Instead, the anger is now focusing on a petition drive urging legislators to pass laws that would ... Continue Reading
L’Attitude Suspends Operations, Ron’s Taco Shop Hangs On
A SMALL, NEATLY written sign on the front door says it all. L'Attitude has closed down until May 1st. It'll be open only for special events until then. It had recently started closing down on Sunday and Monday but business seemed sluggish most days and nights. Attempts to contact the owner haven't succeeded so ... Continue Reading
Expansion, Renovation to Start at Vango’s
IF IT AIN'T broke, don't fix it. Well, Michele Butler, Jon Christensen and the other partners at Vango's have chosen to ignore that time-tested rule. Next month they're undertaking a $225,000 upgrade to what's arguably Marquette's most popular restaurant. No, the crowds haven't started to thin at Vango's nor is the ... Continue Reading
A Chamber for Marquette, a Brewery for Ishpeming, and a Question for L’Attitude
MARQUETTE IS APPARENTLY getting a new Chamber of Commerce. Former City Commissioner Jason Schneider has been working on the project for the last couple of months, surveying more than 40 businesses and trying to determine whether there's a need for a Chamber. Schneider says all of the businesses he talked to said, ... Continue Reading