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
The Path Less Travelled
A DECADE AGO, Bob and Peggy Lorinser were living the good life in Marquette. He was a doctor at Marquette General, she was mostly a stay-at-home mom and wife, though she'd worked jobs at Kohl's and the YMCA. They loved their life, their children, their town, and their camp out at Bass Lake. But then fate ... 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
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
Mystery at the Old Arby’s Site, Tourism Bounce, and Hope for Lakeshore Boulevard
STILL NO ANSWERS on exactly what's going in at the old, abandoned Arby's site off the highway, near WJMN and Bigby's. It's clearly going to be a restaurant, with a large, new slab of concrete laid out front for a sitting and dining area. The Veridea Group owns the strip mall and the property. "We can't comment on it," ... Continue Reading
McDonalds Modernizes, Beer Co-op Prepares, and Neighborhood Lawsuit Ends
THESE HAVE BEEN dark days for McDonalds lovers. The fast food restaurant on West Washington has closed down for construction--although the drive-through remains open. So what's going on? Modernization, according to owner and operator Jim Wilson. When it's complete, Wilson says, "Guests will notice a modern look and ... Continue Reading
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