Numbers lower than expected SO FAR, SO good. That's the feeling at Northern Michigan University after nearly 8000 students, faculty, and staff have been tested for COVID. The latest figures show that only 36 people tested positive, less than a half of a percent. That's remarkably low when you consider the UP is testing ... Continue Reading
Food Coming to The Courtyards, “The Best of” in Marquette and the UP, and a Predictable “Positive” at NMU
T boys and tapas are on the menu SOON. VERY SOON. That's what chef Don Durley tells you about the much anticipated opening of food service at his south Marquette bar, The Courtyards. At first, he suggests it might be within two to three weeks, then he backs off, then he says he might even stage a quick, little pop-up ... Continue Reading
NMU’s Game Plan
NMU PRESIDENT FRITZ Erickson knows, like all educators, that there is some risk to resuming school this fall. It could create a health crisis. It wouldn't be good for public relations, either. "We'll be bringing 8000 people here on campus and we don't want to be the source of a significant spread of COVID," he ... Continue Reading
Marquette Mountain Sold
THE REPORTS OVER the last few months were correct--the Marquette Mountain ski hill has been sold. The deal closed late Wednesday. The new owners are Eric and Sarah Jorgensen, who are Wisconsin residents. Eric is the president and CEO of JX Enterprises, a heavy duty truck distributor. The Jorgensens bought the property ... Continue Reading
Northern Michigan University: Pushing the Envelope…and Succeeding
NOBODY'S GOING TO argue with us if we tell you that Northern Michigan University is nowhere near an Ivy League college, nor is it one of the nation's eminent public educational institutions. Yes, you can get a great education there with some wonderful professors, it's located in a beautiful Upper Peninsula setting, its ... Continue Reading