Aug 6, 2026 | Culture & Arts, News
Paul K. Petersen By Briana Rupel Beacon Correspondent What makes any event in Grand Marais so special is rarely the occasion itself — it’s because at the heart of everything is a strong sense of community. The annual Grand Marais Music & Arts Festival is no...
Aug 5, 2026 | Elections, News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor With six of Alger County’s nine precincts reporting as of 10:31 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, all four countywide millage proposals were receiving majority support, while contested federal and state primary races began to take shape. The...
Aug 4, 2026 | Community, Elections, News
Local, state, federal offices are at stake By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Alger County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 4, to nominate candidates for federal, state and local offices and decide several countywide, township and school millage...
Aug 3, 2026 | Culture & Arts, Features, News
By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Four sisters, a shared love of music and years of performing together have helped Black Ice Diamonds grow from a family band into a sought-after act across the Upper Peninsula. Next week, the four sisters will bring their blend...
Aug 2, 2026 | Elections, News
By Grace Geshrick Beacon Correspondent Alger County’s 911 millage will be up for renewal on the Aug. 4 ballot. According to Sheriff Todd Brock, “it’s completely critical” that this millage be renewed. The 911 millage helps support the local 911 department. Brock said...
Aug 1, 2026 | Elections, News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Alger County voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to renew the Michigan State University Extension millage that supports educational programs and services throughout the county. The proposal would renew a 0.25-mill levy for five...
