Erica McMillan

Dead River Derby Beats Out Canadian Rivals

Dead River Derby Beats Out Canadian Rivals

LOCAL WOMEN’S ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE REMAINS UNDEFEATED AT HOME FOR 2014 SEASON! Marquette, MI – This weekend’s Dead River Derby bout at Lakeview Arena in Marquette was bittersweet.  There was excitement as Saturday night’s event drew crowds from as far as Ontario’s Sault St. Marie in the league’s first international competition against Canada’s Soonami Slammers. Alas, […]

 Erica McMillan

Lake Superior Theatre Season Opener

Lake Superior Theatre Season Opener

The Lake Superior Theatre  presents the Musical “Pippin” at their lakeside playhouse Marquette, MI – I recently made my first visit to the Lake Superior Theatre playhouse for a dress rehearsal of “Pippin” and fell immediately in love with this atmospheric theatre!  Upon entering the building you are transported to another world.  Dark and rustic, the character of […]

 Erica McMillan

PakRatz: Shopping For A Good Cause

PakRatz: Shopping For A Good Cause

Help stop domestic and sexual violence by shopping at the Women's Center resale store PakRatz!

Marquette, MI – Most of us love the thrill of the hunt at a summer garage sale or a local thrift shop, of which Marquette has several. However, it came to our attention that many people are not aware of one resale shop in particular that holds a wealth of treasures for the home and […]

 Erica McMillan

Marquette’s Dirtiest Race of the Season

Marquette’s Dirtiest Race of the Season

Get ready for an ultimate challenge and ultimate fun with the annual Marquette Mountain Mud event!     Marquette, MI – The mud will wash away but the memories of fun from this local mud challenge will stay forever!  This has got to be one of the best summer outdoor events happening in Marquette and […]

 Erica McMillan

10 Health Reasons To Drink Beer

10 Health Reasons To Drink Beer

Need a good reason to indulge your love for beer? We’ll give you 10! Marquette, MI – Research shows it’s healthy to consume a moderate amount of beer daily so, keep some on hand for more than just the BBQ season.  You can enjoy a beer and the many health benefits that go along with […]

 Erica McMillan

Why Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback

Why Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback

 Marquette native brings the record store culture back to the U.P.  Marquette, MI – Geoff Walker has fostered a passion for vinyl lp’s since childhood and now returns to his hometown to re-create a bit of the culture he grew up in.  This weekend he’ll be offering a portion of his vast collection for sale […]

 Erica McMillan

Interview with Air Force Veteran Bruce Carlson

Interview with Air Force Veteran Bruce Carlson

 MarquetteMagazine.com Marquette, MI, – This Memorial Day we felt it appropriate to showcase one of the very first articles we presented here on Marquette Magazine in this interview with Air Force Veteran Bruce Carlson. what better way to show support and respect for our country’s servicemen than to hear about the time he spent giving to his country […]

 Erica McMillan

Understanding Baby Colic Pain

Understanding Baby Colic Pain

Baby Colic Pain: Where does it come from and how to to treat it? It begins without warning when a baby reaches two weeks of age.  They begin to cry and squirm with abdominal pain… an endless cry that seems to consume thier every waking moment. These inconsolable cries naturally fill us with questions: why is this […]

 Erica McMillan

NMU’s Vigier Goes Pro

NMU’s Vigier Goes Pro

Stephan Vigier gets ready to start a new chapter in his hockey career Marquette, MI – Another season has come and gone and for one NMU athlete it is the closing of a long chapter he has become comfortable in to make ready for the next adventure on new ice and uncertain territory.  Wildcat hockey player […]

 Erica McMillan

Life After Graduation

Life After Graduation

MQTmag intern Roweena Langin shares her plans of life after graduation from NMU spring 2014 Marquette, MI – Another college semester has come to completion and we’d just like to take a moment to congratulate NMU students for making it through to the finish.  Especially those doning their caps and gowns tomorrow for the graduation ceremony!  […]