Daily
Marquette
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two competitors took part in the annual Heikki Lunta pasty-eating contest at Upper Peninsula Brewing Company on Super Bowl Sunday. They paid an entry fee for a $20 prize and Negaunee Manager Nate Heffron said the event kept yooper spirit alive — a fun nod to tradition. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The Marquette Elks Lodge donated $1,000 in gas and grocery gift cards to the County Veterans Affairs Department to support local veterans today, with Elks Exalted Ruler Krissy Eaton and Veterans Affairs Benefit Officer Diana Dost present. The Mining Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Operation Action U.P. is hosting its annual meeting on Feb. 12 at NMU's Northern Center Ballrooms to review 2025 wins and plan for the coming year. The meeting features award presentations, keynote sessions with speakers Tracy Johnson+Marty Fittante, networking, and board elections. The Mining Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, MooseWood Nature Center hosted a Valentine’s craft workshop in Presque Isle where community members learned to repurpose everyday items into creative Valentines. The center showcased new renovations including a TV + flooring, and it will introduce an interactive tree sculpture this summer. Upper Michigan's Source
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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.
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