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The North Wind

SOAK IT IN — Photo of the inland lake I call home.

Opinion — Why I love being a Midwest Princess

Maggie Franzen April 21, 2025

Late-night cruises on a pontoon boat, hot dog in hand, listening for the loons sailing across the glassy surface of the small inland lake I know like the back of my hand—this is the place where I feel...

GETTING OUTSIDE — Taking a break from studying at Pebble Beach to breathe and enjoy one of the sunnier days in Marquette (with a coffee of course).

Opinion — An in-denial caffeine addict

Annamarie Parker September 27, 2023

Unhealthy habits, natural to us, are a part of life. Lately I have noticed something in my day-to-day life that temporarily put me in an odd state of mind. If I am sad, I go indulge in coffee to drown...

FALL FISHING SEASON—A local fisher catches a small mouth bass. With the fall season in fall swing, it's a prime time to fish in the Marquette area. Dallas Wiertella/NW

Plentiful fishing opportunities surround Marquette area

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer October 7, 2021

Fishing is a familiar activity for students attending Northern Michigan University, and the Marquette area offers opportunities in magnitude with lakes and rivers all around. With locations ranging from...

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