THEY'RE NOT QUITE ready to schedule a ribbon cutting, but that large hotel and upscale mall development in Marquette Township is moving closer to reality. You may have seen the land being cleared on the hill just north of Lowe's--that's to make way for the Up the Sky development. Specifically, that's where a 300-400 room ... Continue Reading
Searching for a Million Bucks, Running for Congress, Making Sausage, Registering Guns, and Waxing Our Bodies
WHAT'S IT LIKE being a pioneer in Marquette's brand new Smartzone? Jeff Nyquist is finding out fast. Nyquist, the founder and CEO of Neuro Trainer on Washington Street, has been in California for the last two weeks, meeting with high tech industry entrepreneurs and leaders, and searching for potential investors in his ... Continue Reading
Dark Stores, Bold Crosswalks, Plugged-in City Manager, Global Professor, and a Chocolate Risk-Taker
ANY LEGISLATION TO resolve the "dark store" controversy isn't going to happen until this fall at the earliest. State Representative John Kivela (D) and State Senator Tom Casperson (R) now plan to introduce their bills in both chambers in September. The UP legislators have written up two bills: One would no longer ... Continue Reading
Steinhaus Market Opens, Ramada Renovates, North Wind Finds Peace, and a Smartzone Pioneer Sets Up Shop
THE STEINHAUS MARKET on US 41, just south of downtown Marquette, is getting ready to open. Family and friends are invited to Friday’s “soft” opening while the general public will be welcomed on Monday. Hours will be 8-8, Monday through Friday. Breakfasts will include breakfast sandwiches and freshly made donuts, ... Continue Reading