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Mo’s announces move, ballroom

ESCANABA — The electronic sign outside the restaurant that burned and closed over one year ago confirms what had for weeks been rumor shared at local bars and on social media — Mo’s Pub will be reopening in the former Ferdinand’s at the end of October. Mo’s Pub, which was located ...

One week only: UP North Roast’s special fair blend returns

ESCANABA — A coffee blend available for just one week each year is returning to the Upper Peninsula State Fair, giving fairgoers a chance to take home a taste they won’t find elsewhere. UP North Roast owners Jake and Julia Cass have created the two-bean U.P. State Fair Blend ...

Launching a fairly large affair

ESCANABA -- The Upper Peninsula State Fair officially kicked off on Monday. Throughout the week, the grounds shall be open to fairgoers between about 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday's theme is "Chewsday," during which food vendors are encouraged to offer specials and samples; Wednesday is ...

Magnificent Michigamme Highlands

MARQUETTE -- Among the wildest of Michigan's wild places, the rugged Michigamme Highlands has some of the most important natural geography in the Great Lakes region. Made up of vast forests, sparkling lakes, winding trout streams and granite outcroppings, the landscape is truly ...

Small plane crash Friday

SCHOOLCRAFT TOWNSHIP — Injuries were reported as the result of a small plane crash Friday evening in rural Houghton County. According to the Michigan State Police (MSP) Spl/Lt. Ashley Miller, Seventh District Public Information Officer, the crash was reported at 7:45 p.m. Friday evening. ...