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It has served the City of Ishpeming proudly for 100 years, but according to the local firefighters, it’s time has passed. During the recent special meeting of the Ishpeming City Council, City Manager Jared Ottenwess presented evidence showing that it is time for a new fire hall. The current condition of the building is structurally [...]
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This week’s Toarmina’s Tuesday question is a pretty easy one for any REAL Yooper! How long, to the nearest mile, is the Mackinac Bridge? See, I told ya it was easy! If you know the answer, give us a call at 227-8888 before 4pm, and you will have a chance to win some of the [...]
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Hunters will have a little more territory to hunt for antlerless deer this fall as the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) opened a few more deer management units (DMUs) in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula at its regular monthly meeting Thursday in Lansing. Newly opened DMUs reflect increased deer populations in those areas, explained [...]
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The National Weather Service has confirmed that a rare tornado touched down last week here in the Upper Peninsula. The weather service estimated the tornado traveled as far as eight miles and was as wide as 200 feet, with wind speeds of up to 95 mph. The weather service surveyed the area for damage, which [...]
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How would you like to have a chat with Jana Kramer? That would be pretty cool, eh? Well, it’s not as far fetched as you think! Enter this contest from Country Weekly, and you just might get the chance!
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Congratulations to Stuart! He knew that the highest range of mountains in Michigan is the Porcupine Mountains. For his right answer, Stuart wins a one topping deep dish pizza from Toarmina’s in Marquette! Tune in on Tuesdays at 3pm for your chance to win!
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It had been more than 10 years since I had visited a local race track, and for the life of me, I can’t imagine why! Saturday started out kind of wet here in the Marquette area, but by mid-day, the sun was out to stay. My 4 year old safely strapped in, we headed off [...]
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This week’s Toarmina’s Tuesday question must have been a tougher one than I thought. We got LOTS of calls, but few correct answers to the question, “What/who is Houghton County named after”? Congratulations to Elaine Reinhardt! She knew the answer was Douglas Houghton!
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Toarmina’s is kicking off their anniversary celebration with free slices of pizza for all! Stop by Toarmina’s Pizza on Presque Isle Ave. in Marquette today for your free slice of delicious pizza! We will also be there broadcasting live from 11:30 to 2:30, so make sure you stop by for free pizza and say [...]
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After a promise from players that they will actually try this time, the NFL has decided to go forward with the Pro Bowl in Honolulu next season. Commissioner Roger Goodell had made it clear canceling the all-star game was a possibility after the play of this year’s Pro Bowl game received complaints from fans and [...]
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