Don't be surprised if the biggest, most publicized issue in this year's City Commission election is marijuana. Namely, decriminalizing marijuana possession in the city of Marquette.The newly formed group, Legalize MQT, is planning to run a slate of three candidates for the three open commission seats.All three will favor ... Continue Reading
Website on a Roll, Cliffs on a Roller Coaster, and Snowboarders on a Rail
The folks at WLUC have certainly shown their muscles in the last month.Total page views on their website in January: 7.7 million. That's about 250,000 a day. Back in 2004, the same website was getting 250,000 a month.A 30-fold increase in ten years. Yeah, that's pretty good growth.A couple of caveats here: Last month's ... Continue Reading
Hit and Run Update, MGH Options and Famous Footwear
It's been almost two months since the hit-and-run death of Robin Rahoi in Big Bay and still, no charges have been filed.Family and friends of Ms. Rehoi, along with residents of Big Bay, are confused and dismayed by the delay. What's holding things up?Michigan State Police refuse to say anything publicly about the case ... Continue Reading
BLP’s Baffling Response, Farmers’ Market P*ssing Match, and Corkage Confusion
The Bureau of Light and Power has a few people scratching their heads.Here's the background: Marquette has a fireworks committee charged with trying to fund the city's fireworks display every July 4th. It costs about $30,000. That's a lot of money for a small town, and there's no public funding for it.That means concerned ... Continue Reading
Empire Shutdown, Founders Build-Up, and Shani’s Shout-Out
What we have long feared is now just about upon us.The Empire mine is closing. There are really no ifs, ands or buts about it. Barring a miracle, it's shutting down.Cliffs' partnership with ArcelorMittal will end on December 31st which means there will be no more customers for Empire's pellets. The mining costs at ... Continue Reading