City vs County Here’s a new one. It’s not often you see the city and the county on opposite ends of an issue, but that’s where we are. You’re familiar with the new veterans’ facility being built in Marquette Township, right? Well, as a consequence of that, a chunk of property owned by the state, will soon be vacated ... Continue Reading
Westwood Mallers Move On • The Heat is Off at NMU • Kovacs Resigns
Westwood Mall Again, I apologize for my infatuation with the story of the Westwood Mall. I haven’t been able to look away, as what was once a busy shopping hub in Marquette Township, gradually fell to the changing habits of shoppers, and then more suddenly… to gravity. I understand there are former customers wondering ... Continue Reading
Parks for Dogs and People • Other Words
A Dog Park As we take our baby steps… very carefully I might add, towards summer, it’s time to start thinking about a couple of items high on the list of resident priorities. Like… is there going to be a dog park? Or, what are the plans for Presque Isle? And, what’s going on at Tourist Park? First, the dog park... ... Continue Reading
UP200 • City Priorities • Friday the 13th
UP200 IT'S BEEN A ROUGH DECADE SO FAR for our beloved UP200 Sled Dog Race. Between the effects of Covid 19 and weather unexpected in a U.P. February, the race has seen three cancellations in six years. Yet, with the support of sponsors and the community, the race survives. Since its inception in 1990, the ... Continue Reading
New DIGS • e-Bike Plan • Power Play
Changes Coming to DIGS Following the success of their backyard DIGS City Beach, DIGS Washington Street pub is bringing the beach vibe inside. According to Pat Digneit, they’ll be fashioning an interior update while still being open for business. In other words… a work in progress. Once the weather permits, they’ll ... Continue Reading