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People of Marquette [Telling Stories & Connecting the Upper Peninsula, meet Andrew Lacombe ]
From the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum program 8-18 Media to TV6 News Director, Andrew has been a storyteller from the beginning.

A Community of Belonging – Making Playgrounds Accessible for All
Everyone deserves an accessible, safe place to play, regardless of their abilities. That’s why a group in Marquette, MI is on a mission…

People of Marquette [Fueling the Soul & Finding Community, Meet Carrie & Wally Pearson ]
Moving back to Marquette after years of adventure and career development not only filled the Pearson’s soul but grounded them in community.

People of Marquette [The Anatomy of Big Bay, Meet Sue & Mark Bevins]
Twenty-five miles north of Marquette City lies Big Bay, Michigan and at the epicenter, you’ll find the historic Thunder Bay Inn, the film site of Anatomy of a Murder.

People of Marquette [Investing in a Community of Culture, Meet Gabriela & Aaron]
From a Holocaust Museum in L.A. to man-made islands off of Dubai, Gabby and Aaron have a knack for investing in rich culture. See what lead the new owners of Phil’s 550 back home to Marquette.

Winter Things to do in Marquette, Michigan [with Kids]
Things to do in Marquette Michigan with your kids don’t just halt when the snow flies, we Yoopers adapt our fresh-air fix and cozy in.

People of Marquette [Finding Home in Familiar Places, Meet Pam & Doug]
Life in the Army took Doug & Pam all over the world, the one constant being camp along 550 in Marquette. Learn more about their journey home.

Meet 9 Remote Workers in Marquette, Michigan
The shift to remote work has made a noticeable impact on rural communities over the last two years. Here we introduce you to the very people working remotely in Marquette.

Ishpeming or Negaunee? Your Guide on Where to Live on the West End
What is the “West End”? And why would one choose to move there? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to answer these questions and more.

People of Marquette [Cultivating Home East of the Rockies, Meet Jacquie & Vanessa]
“Marquette is the one place east of the Rockies where I would want to live as a family.” Learn how Jacquie & Vanessa made it Marquette.

Local Growth: Companies Making it Marquette
With rising popularity and economic growth, it’s no wonder a variety of businesses are setting up shop here in Marquette. Meet a few of them here.

People of Marquette [Planting Seeds & Building Community in Ishpeming]
We venture to the historical West End to speak to May Tsupros & Dave Lawler about planting roots and building community in Ishpeming.

Your Guide to the 8 Campgrounds in Marquette with Wifi
Camping and the growing luxury of remote work go hand in hand. That’s why we’ve put together a list of campgrounds in Marquette with wifi.

Need a Brain Break? Here’s 7 Food Trucks in Marquette You Can’t Miss
Looking to satisfying a mid-day craving? We’re here to serve up a lunchtime excuse to take that well-deserved brain break at a food truck in Marquette!

Why Marquette, MI is the Best Workcation Destination in the U.S.
A “workcation” is pretty much what it sounds like. Find out why Marquette, MI is the best remote work vacation location in the U.S.

People of Marquette [from City Lights to Downtown Bites meet Jen & Tom]
City’s thrive when the downtown culture provides a community hub. When Jen Ray & Tom Vear moved their family to Marquette in 2003, they developed just that.

What is a Yooperlite? The Mysterious Glowing Rocks
What is a yooperlite? Ever heard of one? If you’re a nature-loving, rock-hunting enthusiast, like us, you’ll want to find out.

People of Marquette [ from NYC to MQT Meet the Scheibe’s ]
When NYC shut down and Kasey Scheibe was given the option to work remotely Marquette was the last place she & husband John expected to land.