NMU gets a nearly $4 million infusion into its medicinal plants program NMU is all in on its medicinal plants chemistry program (translation: marijuana), and with good reason. It's been enormously successful. The new major was first offered to students two years ago. Eight students signed up. Today, there are ... Continue Reading
Mexican Food with a Twist
AND SO THE mystery finally ends. The old, vacant Arby's restaurant in the WJMN plaza off of US 41? The one with all the construction inside for the last several months? As expected, it will become a Mexican restaurant. It'll be La Catrina (which, by the way, is a symbol for Day of the Dead). Co-owner Carlos Romo ... Continue Reading
Joie de Vivre Amid Sorrow
THEY STREAMED INTO the Cafe Bodega by the dozens, by the scores, on this late autumn afternoon in Marquette. They were all ages but at least half were in their twenties and thirties--peers and close friends of 31-year-old Adel Winter who had shockingly died less than a week ago. No final word yet on what killed her and ... Continue Reading
A Passion for Pastry and Chocolate in a Most Unlikely Spot
A SHOP THAT sells genuine French pastry and genuine Belgian chocolate in little Gwinn, Michigan? Seriously??? Authentic croissants with 25 layers of flour and butter that require three days to make? Chocolates actually created here (not just decorated) from imported, top quality chocolate couverture? Nope, there's no ... Continue Reading
The Latest on a New Hotel, a Planned Brewery, and a TV Anchor
THAT BEST WESTERN Hotel planned for the property just south of Jeffrey's Restaurant and Econo Foods is a step closer to reality. Developer Andy Moyle says he intends to break ground on it next spring. The Marquette Planning Commission has given approval to the hotel with a couple of conditions that still have to be ... Continue Reading