Good morning, Marquette.

Ishpeming Carnegie Library offers free federal and state tax forms plus free printing for extra documents during its open hours Tuesday through Saturday.

Visitors needing tax help may also check the Multi-Purpose Senior Center for AARP assistance.

McDonald’s in Ishpeming celebrated 62-year-old Rene Goyen’s 35-year work anniversary today with cake and gifts - she praised her supportive team and kind customers for making the milestone memorable.

NMU hosted its inaugural Winter Research Day on Thursday at Jamrich Hall, where undergrads, graduates and faculty presented research in three-minute pitches and poster sessions.

Student votes decided prize winners as the university plans to make the event an annual tradition.

Superior Hills Junior Kindergarten teacher Sarah Juday was named Regional Teacher of the Year after 12 years of teaching in the Upper Peninsula — her students’ enthusiasm helped earn her the honour.

In early March, the ten educators will interview with a statewide panel for Michigan Educator of the Year.

Michigan State University Extension will host its Agriculture For Tomorrow Conference on Thursday, Mar.

12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Joseph Heirman University Center at Bay College in Escanaba, featuring tracks on crops, livestock, local marketing and homesteading with online registration now open.

OSF HealthCare dietitian Dr. Jeanna Brouwer explained fibermaxxing (aiming for 40 to 70 grams of fiber daily) as many adults struggle to meet the 25–38 gram recommendation while fiber may help lower cancer risk.

On Thursday, Feb. 19, NMU swept Michigan Tech in their GLIAC basketball game — a win that boosted the season and energized local fans.

The International Olympic Committee announced plans to merge artificial and natural track luge into Alpine luge, which may give local athletes a fast track to Olympic glory.

Coach Keith Whitman said the new discipline may become the Olympic standard when the Winter Games return to the US in 2034.

Northern Michigan Wildcats defeated Michigan Tech 68-57 on Friday in Vandament Area as a big second half push helped the team secure the win.

Key players Jacy Weisbrod + CJ Romero boosted the Wildcats to 22-5, and they will travel to Ferris State Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

At Mont Ripley today, soft snow slowed high school downhill runs at the Upper Peninsula Finals meet, but Marquette Sentinels dominated both girls’ and boys’ events — scoring near-perfect points under challenging conditions.

The NMU lacrosse team improved to 3-0 after defeating McKendree 16-6 today, with Josie Lakosky tying her career-high by scoring eight goals.

The Wildcats will face the Lewis Flyers on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Superior Dome.

Shamrock Sprint 1 Mile Race

10-11 PM — 1110 Champion St, Marquette, MI — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 4th annual 1 mile race in a festive St. Patrick's Day spirit.

Spring Carnival Celebration

All day — Marquette Mountain Resort — Check for details — Celebrate the end of winter with family-friendly races and activities on the slopes.