The truck should be back in two weeks THE BELOVED DIA de los Tacos truck is coming back to Marquette, probably within two weeks. New ownership, but the same recipes, same tacos. You might recall that Mike Walker, a food truck pioneer here, gave up the business last year in favor of working comfortably and warmly in ... Continue Reading
More Closings (and Openings) Downtown, and Queen City Jogs Across the Street
A deal is pending WELL, THAT DIDN'T take long. The Auto Value auto parts store on Washington Street downtown is closing down and the property is officially up for sale, but likely not for long. "We have a pending sale on the property," says realtor Bob Anderson, "which is now undergoing inspections." On Tuesday, ... Continue Reading
Hopes for Phil’s 550, Bustling Activity at Queen City Running Company, Growth at the 906 Adventure Team, A New Spot for Game-Well, Impending Change at Dan’s Bridal & Tuxedo, and Butterflies!!!
WITH ANY SORT of luck, Phil's 550, the iconic little store on the northern edge of Marquette, could be back in operation by the end of summer. It's been closed since Phil Pearce, the owner, died in January. The new owners, if financing is finalized, will be Kevin Thomsen, the owner of the Queen City Running Company, ... Continue Reading
Radio Stations Sold, Shoe Store Opens, Farmers Market Prepares, New Food Truck Debuts, Hospice Group Is Moving, and Musical Prodigy Amazes
CHANGES IN THE Marquette radio scene. A Wisconsin-based radio company, Armada Media Partners, has bought the Eagle Radio Group stations in Marquette and Escanaba. Those include 94.9 The Bay, 100.3 The Point, 96.7 Yooper Country, and 107.3 The Eagle. The new owners say all personnel at the stations will continue in ... Continue Reading