FOR BETTER OR worse, the outside world continues to discover us. North Outdoors recently published "10 Great Active Outdoor Towns in the North Country." Marquette was one of them. Effusive praise for our single track trails, dining, nightlife, lodging and our "diverse, outdoorsy and active vibe." Quote: "In this ... Continue Reading
Eclectic New Takeout Opening Downtown
YOU MAY HAVE noticed it the last few days if you've been downtown--a new sign in front of a tiny space across from the Commons on Third Street. "Rotations Deli". It'll be a new takeout restaurant with eclectic offerings. As in...falafels, cudighi, gyros, cilantro pork tacos, philly steak sandwiches, and bacon corn ... Continue Reading
Farmers Market Fee Hike: Was It Warranted?
THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Authority's recent increase in vendors' fees has drawn some heavy criticism. Last year the fee was $165 for the season. This year (23 Saturdays): $360. That's a hike of well over 100% all at once. Seems a little drastic. Well, here's the reasoning behind it. The DDA surveyed other farmers ... Continue Reading
NeuroTrainer Lives!
REMEMBER JEFF NYQUIST? He's the guy who opened NeuroTrainer, the "world's first brain gym" on West Washington Street, about five years ago. Super high tech stuff. Designed to help an athlete, or an older person, or anybody really, improve the brain's performance. Nyquist struggled for a few years here trying to gain ... Continue Reading
Farmers Market Changes, Big Bucks for Facades, a New Patisserie, the Ever-Shrinking Yellowbook, and a Facebook Firestorm
CHANGES UPCOMING AT Marquette's renowned Farmers Market. First--and this won't thrill most of the vendors--the season fee for a space at the summer market is more than doubling, from $165 to $360. That's a pretty steep hike. Some vendors had been hoping and expecting the increase to be gradually implemented over the ... Continue Reading