LOTTA QUESTIONS ABOUT that large and highly visible timber cut along M-553 near Marquette Mountain. It's gotta be for something really big, right? Not really. It's actually for a natural gas line--20 inches wide that narrows to 10 inches-- that Semco is having installed, according to Jon Swenson, the city's director ... Continue Reading
A New Food Truck and a Changing of the Guard
ANOTHER FOOD TRUCK is about to enter the fray in Marquette County. "DaH Twisted Truck" (No, that's not a photo of it on top) hopes to be rolling into action by the end of May. It's a partnership between Davin Makela, who's made a name for himself crafting chocolates for the last four years, and Hans Andel, who works at ... Continue Reading
A Bakery and Condos
YOU CAN EXPECT the rebirth of the Marquette Baking Company soon, according to co-owner Brian Quale. Likely by late May. Quale and Courtney Dalman bought the bakery last year and have been working ever since to get up to speed as bakers. Quale had been working in construction, though he's had plenty of kitchen ... Continue Reading
Applause for Marquette
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