Marquette is changing fast. Check out these then-and-now photos chronicling the differences and send us photos of the city.
Upper Peninsula
Posted inBusiness Watch
Marquette to tourists: We love you. We need you. But learn some respect
Overrun by visitors, the city stops marketing some of its most famous attractions and launches an etiquette campaign. ‘We have a love-hate relationship with the tourism industry,’ one Marquette official says.
Posted inBusiness Watch
In bustling Marquette, tensions grow amid $1M condos, influx of new residents
Growth and change has come fast to the Upper Peninsula’s biggest city, along with a new rallying cry: ‘Don’t Traverse City my Marquette.”
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Wildfire spreads 225 acres in Baraga County; danger remains high in Michigan
A fire spreads in the McCormick Wilderness in the Upper Peninsula, as dry conditions increase risks of blazes statewide.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Fire danger remains high in Michigan, dry conditions continue
Several wildfires occurred over the weekend including a 100-acre fire in Baraga County in the Upper Peninsula due to dry conditions.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
As deer ravage suburbs, Michigan urges hunters: Do your part, shoot a doe
Michigan’s deer populations have soared to 2 million, so the state is tweaking regulations to encourage hunters to shoot more females.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan reports worst outbreak of viral disease in wild deer in 12 years
The state is experiencing the worst outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease among white-tailed deer since 2012. The viral disease is transmitted from midges and is often fatal.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan urges caution as dry conditions raise risk of wildfires
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking people to be careful as dry weather and high winds bring a higher chance of fire. The department has restricted burning in much of the region.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Lunch Break will discuss deer hunting trends in Michigan
Bridge Michigan’s Kelly House and Janelle James will moderate a discussion about deer populations, regulations and changes in hunting seasons.
Posted inQuality of Life
Several Michigan campsites will be closed for renovations in '25. See list
Michiganders should prepare for some disappointment as they’re booking camping sites for next season. Over a dozen of the state’s campgrounds and day-use areas will be closed for some or all of the 2025 season.