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Fewer Engadine Consolidated Schools students ready for college in 2023-24 school year

By L. C. Buchanan | Sep 30, 2025

Engadine Consolidated Schools ranked the 116th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

BriAnna Weldon appointed superintendent at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

By C. P. Brooks | Sep 29, 2025

BriAnna Weldon has been named the new superintendent of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin, according to an announcement from the National Park Service (NPS).

Marquette Senior High School announces details for annual homecoming parade

By S. G. Garcia | Sep 29, 2025

On Friday, September 26, the Marquette Senior High School will hold its annual homecoming parade.

Northern Michigan University announces schedule for presidential candidate campus visits

By S. N. Fair | Sep 29, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) has announced the schedule for campus visits by four finalists for the university’s presidency.

How many Baraga Area Schools students were considered ready for college in 2023-24 school year?

By L. C. Buchanan | Sep 29, 2025

Baraga Area Schools ranked the 153rd lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Isle Royale National Park opens commercial use permit applications for water-based tours

By T. T. Stover | Sep 29, 2025

Isle Royale National Park has announced that commercial operators interested in offering guided water-based tours for the 2026 and 2027 seasons can apply for a two-year Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) beginning November 1, 2025.

Were Big Bay De Noc School District students in 2023-24 school year ready for college?

By L. C. Buchanan | Sep 28, 2025

Big Bay De Noc School District ranked the 154th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Wildcats edged by Roosevelt Lakers in physical road loss

By D. H. Sexton | Sep 28, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team was narrowly defeated 1-0 by the Roosevelt Lakers, the defending GLIAC champions, in a physical match played in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

How many Forest Park School District students were considered ready for college in 2023-24 school year?

By L. C. Buchanan | Sep 27, 2025

Forest Park School District ranked the 187th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

City of Houghton announces fall yard debris drop-off dates and senior citizen pick-up

By S. G. Garcia | Sep 27, 2025

The City of Houghton has announced details for its annual natural yard debris and fall clean-up program.

Isle Royale historic site cleared in major multi-agency cleanup effort

By T. T. Stover | Sep 26, 2025

In August 2025, the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) collaborated with several partners to conduct a large-scale cleanup at Fisherman’s Home, a historic commercial fishing camp located in Isle Royale National Park.

Fewer Menominee Area Public Schools students ready for college in 2023-24 school year

By L. C. Buchanan | Sep 26, 2025

Menominee Area Public Schools ranked the 196th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Northern Michigan men's soccer claims first conference win of season at Purdue Northwest

By S. N. Fair | Sep 26, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team secured its first conference win of the 2025 season with a 1-0 victory over Purdue Northwest Pride in Hammond, Indiana.

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Which Upper Peninsula area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

By R. H. Shirley | Sep 26, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 29, these former Upper Peninsula area high school athletes will be in action.

Lower college readiness rates among Bessemer Area School District students in 2023-24 school year

By L. C. Buchanan | Sep 25, 2025

Bessemer Area School District ranked the 197th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Houghton moves ahead with Lakeshore Drive Corridor redevelopment project

By N. L. Phelps | Sep 25, 2025

The City of Houghton is moving forward with plans to remove the 1978 parking deck as part of the Lakeshore Drive Corridor Redevelopment Project.

Wildcats seek rebound as they face Purdue Northwest and Roosevelt on GLIAC road trip

By S. N. Fair | Sep 25, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team is preparing for two away matches in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) to finish out September.

NICE Community School District students ranked the 216th lowest statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By L. C. Buchanan | Sep 24, 2025

NICE Community School District ranked the 216th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Who from Upper Peninsula area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By A. J. Kirk | Sep 24, 2025

These former Upper Peninsula area high school athletes will take part in events on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County registered improvement in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By L. C. Buchanan | Sep 23, 2025

Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County ranked the 219th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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