Good morning, Marquette.

Free snowmobiling returns to Marquette County with no permit fees, offering families and new riders a chance to ride the trails on Jan.

10+Jan. 11 as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and local clubs promote safe outdoor fun.

Feeding America West Michigan’s mobile food pantry visited Silver Creek Church on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via drive-thru, supplying food for up to 550 families.

Forsyth Township Library will host trivia night on Feb.

1 at the Up North Lodge, where teams will compete for prizes + a handmade trophy while tickets cost $10 and proceeds will help update library furniture and printer.

Marquette Senior Center partners with AARP to offer free tax filing assistance for seniors on a first come first served basis starting Jan.

20 (call 906 228 0456). The service will help seniors secure full benefits and protect against identity theft.

The Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards nomination period is open, inviting locals to recognize individuals, groups, or businesses for 2025 contributions; nominations close on Feb.

11 at 3 p.m. and the awards will be held at Michigan Tech Ballroom on March 12 (tickets cost $60 each or $440 for a table).

Jack's Restaurant in Rapid River introduced daily $12.99 specials and will host upcoming Chef Challenges to boost business amid winter challenges and rising costs.

Owner Bobbi Ryan said local support has helped offset lower tourist traffic during this tough season.

Data from the Marquette Downtown Development Authority showed downtown had about 425,000 visitors in 2025, a 2.9 percent increase with peak crowds at Blueberry Fest, UP200 and Fourth of July events; the DDA plans to work with local businesses to boost traffic during slower months.

Northern Michigan University and Gogebic Community College have reached new agreements that let students earn an associate’s in criminal justice or natural resources at Gogebic and transfer to NMU for a bachelor’s in criminal justice or environmental science — ensuring a streamlined four-year path.

Eleven of MARESA's districts declined this fiscal year’s funding to avoid waiving attorney-client privileges during a mass casualty event — a clause that risks indefinite legal costs and loss of local control.

Monet Borione became the new executive director of Bay Cliff Health Camp yesterday in Neagaunee Township, taking over from Dr. Clare Lutgen.

A U.P. native who attended Northern Michigan University, she looks forward to serving the community in 2026.

Baraga County Memorial Hospital hosted an open house today to showcase the Da Vinci Five robotic system and a new hyperbaric chamber for wound care.

The new equipment, costing over $3 million, offers advanced surgical precision and faster recoveries while keeping patients from traveling for care (invested in local health).

The Packers and Bears play in the NFC Wild Card game streamed on Amazon Prime + a free watch party is held Saturday at the Thomas Theatre Group in Marquette, giving local fans a chance to enjoy the game together.

The No. 14 NMU Wildcats picked up a 74-46 win on Thursday night against Michigan Tech after senior Sarah Newcomer scored a career-high 27 points and Alyssa Hill reached 1,000 career points.

NMU led wire-to-wire — setting them up to host Ferris State on Monday, Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m.