November is Diabetes Awareness Month: What is diabetes?

Nov 26, 2025 | Column, Health, News

By Paula Ackerman Beacon Columnist Diabetes is a chronic health condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the bloodstream due to the body making little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows sugar to enter cells, which our bodies...

The hidden history of Native boarding schools

Nov 18, 2025 | Local History, News

By Phyllis Pokela Alger County Historical Society Your hair as you’ve always known it to be is considered unacceptable. It therefore has to be clipped and shaved.  You are caught talking to a friend in your first language. You are refused your next meal as punishment....

NMU’s green and golden anniversary

Nov 11, 2025 | News, Sports

Wildcats celebrate improbable 1975 football championship By Jim LaJoie Guest Correspondent They traveled to Marquette from as far away as Arizona, Florida, Texas and California and all states in between. Nearly 50 made their way to the Upper Peninsula to celebrate an...

Election Results: November 4, 2025 — Unofficial

Nov 6, 2025 | Community, News

Voters turned out Tuesday in two local municipalities for a light election day across Alger County. In the City of Munising, both incumbents were re-elected to the City Commission. Christine Berry received 171 votes (41.11%) Bob Wilkinson received 167 votes...