Besides, NMU folks donning green and gold felt right at home in the heart of Packer country. Public Radio 90's translator for the Marquette area, formerly at 102.3 on the radio dial, is out of service, ordered removed from service by the FCC to avoid possible interference with a newly assigned frequency of a local country radio station. Considered, Car Talk, the News from Lake Wobegon and all the other quintessential national and local public radio programs by employing some creative techniques tapping into their main frequency at 90.1. The Noquemanon Ski Marathon, which is the fourth largest cross-country ski event in the United States, recently has been selected as the Amateur Athletic Event of the Year by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. The event is put on almost entirely by volunteers and was created by the Superiorland Ski Club.
Money earned from the program goes back into promoting ski programs for youth.
Just one day, or even part of it, is all it takes to make a difference in the world, and to make it even easier, there's even a day set aside each year to do it. A Difference Day. Make A Difference Day project planning packets are available. They provide planning tips, a list of local contacts and a project entry form. Community funds in Marquette, Ishpeming and Negaunee may be willing to provide a grant to help you out.