"WE HAVE TO help LifePoint help themselves. They need help!" The impassioned words of Cindy Nyquist, the president and founder of UP Home Health and Hospice. She's become the point person for a local campaign to fix what's wrong with LifePoint's local hospital, UP Health System Marquette. And what's wrong with UPHS? ... Continue Reading
Velodrome Coffee, Bee Mystery, Trillium Triumph, Munising Mountain Biking, the Grove Transformed, and Delta Loves the U.P.
COFFEETOWN USA. THAT'S what Marquette is becoming. Yet another coffee shop is scheduled to open in town later this summer. This one, on West Washington Street across from the Marquette Food Co-op, is Velodrome Coffee Company, the creation of Brice Sturmer and his wife Teagan. He's from Green Bay, she's from Channing ... 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
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