Good morning, Marquette.

Marquette book clubs are gaining popularity this winter as readers convene at Bromley’s Books (Pages and Pies meets at Peace Pie Company) and at Ore Dock Brewing and the Regional History Center; scheduled gatherings continue regularly this month.

906 Adventure Team is launching an Adventure Team Hike starting Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. at Tourist Park; volunteer registration is open online until the end of April and costs $150 for the summer season (volunteers should be able to hike or bike).

Local businesses are gearing up for Valentine’s Day as they urge customers to order soon.

Doozers co-owner Daniel Morgan-Heredia said themed cookie orders should be in by Feb. 12 — Lutey’s Flower Shop has added extra staff to handle the surge in flower and gift demand.

IronArts Theatre and Peter White Public Library will present Stephen King’s 'Misery' at 6 p.m. Feb.

16-18 at the library, with $5 tickets available to support local programming + marking a new arts collaboration.

Ishpeming celebrated 100 years of ski jumping on Wednesday night when the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame held a tribute event — featuring a screening of Michigan’s Skiing Legacy and honoring local pioneers in organized skiing.

The event recognized the town’s deep roots in North America’s skiing history.

SuperiorLand Pet Partners is hosting a quarterly handlers class on Saturday, Feb.

21 in Marquette for those interested in volunteering as pet therapy team members (a prerequisite for registering with Pet Partners). For details, call Patty at 906-485-5815.

Northern Michigan University released its Fall 2025 dean’s list with names of students who earned a 4.00 GPA and listed those with GPAs between 3.50 and 3.99.

The list covers campuses including Baraga and Marquette, recognizing hard work and academic excellence.

The Upper Peninsula Construction Council opened applications for the Construction Connect U.P. program, letting high school juniors in Marquette, Iron Mountain and Escanaba gain trade experience with HVAC and contractors during their senior year; eligible students (in a certified CTE program with reliable transport) must apply by March 31.

The Michigan DNR is investigating a rise in cougar sightings since 2008 with a historic reproduction reported in 2025.

Wildlife biologists urge locals to report any sightings & keep a safe distance as more trail cameras capture the animals across the Upper Peninsula.

City crews cleared 25 miles of snowbanks after January’s 61.9 inches of snow—well above average—by working overtime to keep roads, sidewalks and bike paths open using sites on Hebard Court and Pioneer Road; they will next focus on local streets and prepare drains for the melt.

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services announced a $320,000 grant from Delta Dental Foundation to expand SEAL!

Michigan by adding two local health departments to offer more dental screenings, sealants, and education to children during school hours.

With dry January over and Super Bowl parties approaching, recovering locals risk relapse in binge February.

Experts (including a cardiologist) advise hosts to offer nonalcoholic options and plan early arrival to reduce alcohol triggers.

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.