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Marquette Regional History Center to present new exhibit

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MARQUETTE - The Marquette Regional History Center presents their most recent special exhibit, "The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts," which is to be on display from Feb. 23, 2026, to Jan. 2, 2027. This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs and documents from the center's ...

Wisconsin Democrats announce marijuana legalization bill

Regional News

In a bid to capitalize on recent bipartisan pushes to regulate the state’s hemp industry, Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a bill to fully legalize marijuana. But the effort to create legal recreational and medical programs is all but sure to fail. Republicans, who control both chambers ...

Daily Press launches student-written column

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ESCANABA – The Daily Press is launching a new student-written column aimed at amplifying student voices and giving young writers a chance to experience real-world journalism. Students in grades six through 12 in the Daily Press’ coverage area are invited to submit their original writing ...

A trek of the mind

Local News

ESCANABA — Mind Trekkers, a traveling display of activities meant to spark children’s interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, is an outreach program developed by Michigan Technological University that most recently visited Delta County to inspire area ...

Delays and disruptions

Local News

HOUGHTON – Over the past number of weeks, various Upper Peninsula newspapers have received numerous complaints regarding subscribers not receiving their newspaper in the mail. According to U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, this problem is not limited to newspaper subscribers. “My ...

Rare plant species returns to Great Lakes ecosystem

Regional News

LANSING — More than 30 years ago, a group of scientists planted 4,200 seeds of the rare Pitcher’s thistle in the sandy dunes of the Great Lakes. At the time, no one knew if the new populations would survive. Today, three decades later, the restored populations are thriving and ...