About Superiorland Magazine
Design/Layout by Matt Honold
On behalf of The Mining Journal staff, welcome to the 2009 Superiorland Magazine: A New Generation. As the title suggests, this publication considers the many good things young people in our community do. Their abilities and accomplishments are highlighted in the pages that follow. Young people represent our future. It was our pleasure to profile them in this magazine.
» Full StoryA Helping Hand
ISHPEMING — When Ken Knipfel learned of the Black River Falls fire along County Road 581 in Ely Township last May, he felt compelled to help.
More than 800 acres burned, damaging or destroying 33 structures — 21 of them home.
Yeee Haaw!
MARQUETTE — Team penning — a western horsemanship competition developed by cowboys in Ventura County, California in the 1940s — is growing in popularity across the country and locally, especially with youth.
» Full StoryLiving on the Fringe
NEGAUNEE — The most frequent question the young members of The Fringe Collective hear is this: What’s with the name?
Lead singer/guitarist Riley Torreano is happy to have the chance to explain, once and for all.
Youths publish watershed findings through various outlets
MARQUETTE — A program to educate youths — who then document their findings — about their local watershed has wrapped up for the summer.
» Full StoryYoung Rocker
MARQUETTE — Jack Laurila’s musical influences run a bit older than what you might expect from an average 10-year-ol.
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