MARQUETTE — A feisty immature bald eagle ready for release was pulled from a box Tuesday before a crowd gathered next to the Superior Dome in Marquette.
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NMU plans next steps for Jacobetti renovation
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University has initiated the search for an architectural firm to guide the planned transformational renovation of the Jacobetti Complex into a Career Tech and Engineering Technology Facility.
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NMU reports significant increase in new students this fall
Northern Michigan University’s new student enrollment has increased 9.9 percent this fall, thanks to a second consecutive year of growth in first-time freshmen and a significant boost in transfer students.
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Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic seeking volunteers
MARQUETTE – The Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic is looking for volunteers. Organizers say volunteers are needed for a wide range of needs including stuffing bags, helping at registration, staffing crossings and clean up.
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U.P. artists use Art on the Rocks in Marquette to sell artwork
MARQUETTE — Artists from the Upper Peninsula and other parts of the country were featured during the 60th annual Art on the Rocks festival over the weekend in Marquette. 130 artists, including 10 Northern Michigan University students, displayed their artwork Saturday and Sunday at Mattson Lower Harbor Park.
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Snowmobilers injured in separate accidents in Marquette County
MARQUETTE — Speed was a factor in two separate snowmobile accidents yesterday in the Upper Peninsula. The Marquette County Sheriff’s office says a downstate man was struck by a snowmobile on trail #5 in Humbolt Township just at 3:40 p.m.
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K.I. Sawyer woman killed in vehicle crash in Marquette Township
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Sheriff’s office is asking for anyone who witnessed an accident in Marquette County Tuesday that killed a 63 year-old K.I. Sawyer woman to contact them.
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U.S. 41 closed by Chocolay River flooding reopens, M-94 remains closed
SKANDIA — The Michigan Department of Transportation Wednesday morning reopened the US-41 bridge over the Chocolay River near Skandia in Marquette County.
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Marquette Homecoming highlights halftime program
MARQUETTE — The floats from the four classes at the Marquette Senior High School were brought into the Superior Dome following the homecoming parade Friday. During the football game’s halftime program, the homecoming court crossed the field to the applause of fans. RELATED: Escanaba defeats Marquette for fourth straight football win Unfortunately, the Marquette Redmen fell to the Eskymos 20-3.
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Escanaba defeats Marquette for fourth straight football win
MARQUETTE — Despite four turnovers and Marquette near the goal late in the game, Escanaba’s defense held strong to support an Eskymos 20-3 win, their fourth straight win this season.
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