Good morning, Marquette.

United Way of Marquette County offers free tax help via its VITA program.

Appointments are available at Peter White Public Library, 906 Community Church in K.I Sawyer and the high school library in Munising (call 906-360-2205 for Marquette/K.I Sawyer, 906-387-2125 for Munising) as space is limited.

The Economic Club of Marquette County held a monthly dinner meeting today at the Holiday Inn where Alison Todak, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's VP of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, delivered a keynote on how local university partnerships are boosting tech startup growth — fostering closer business ties.

Gas prices in Michigan rose by 15 cents over the past week, now averaging $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded, with prices ranging from $2.64 in Menominee County to $3.07 in Mackinac County.

The increase follows recent shifts in gasoline supply & demand.

Marquette Mountain redesigned its field trip program for UP students to include skiing lessons, equipment rental and a science element that meets school curriculum requirements (at about $20–$30 per student).

Schools must email [email protected] two weeks ahead to schedule visits.

Ishpeming Ski Club celebrated its 139th tournament and 100th anniversary of Suicide Ski Hill with a ribbon-cutting at the U.P.

Nordic Ski Complex during a weekend competition where young athletes tried to qualify for the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Norway — marking a century of tradition.

Next Stop Comedy Show

8-9:30 p.m. — Upper Peninsula Brewing Company — Starts at $27.86 — Enjoy a hilarious evening with a new line-up of comedians each month.