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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The AAUW Marquette branch will mark Equal Pay Day on Tuesday, March 25 with events at NMU’s Jamrich Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Ore Dock Brewing Company from 4 to 6 p.m.—aiming to raise awareness about a wage gap that leaves women earning just 83% of what men earn for full-time work. The Mining Journal
- ➤ On Thursday, the Kiwanis Club of Marquette honored Officer Nathan King (Officer of the Year) and Engineer Brandon Morey (Firefighter of the Year) for their dedicated service. Next week, the club will honor Benjamin Bernard as Marquette Public Works Employee of the Year. WZMQ 19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After being closed since September, Frosty Treats on Third St reopened Thursday and now serves pistachio yogurt and strawberry mango Dole whip in 30° weather—its hours are from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Paul's Episcopal Church was awarded a $135,000 matching grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places to repair its sandstone, apply water sealant, and restore its stained glass windows—part of its 150th anniversary project—and the congregation will start restoration work this summer while planning a concert on March 30 to raise $150,000 to match the grant. WZMQ 19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billerud will host its 11th Annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on April 10 at several sites including Escanaba, where young girls and non-binary individuals aged 13 to 19 will try hands-on engineering activities. The event is organized with Womengineer and seeks to bring more diverse talent into the engineering field. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ NMU Social Work Department celebrated 50 years of accreditation Thursday at the Landmark Inn as students, faculty and alumni gathered to honor its first accreditation in Michigan in 1974. An open house is scheduled Friday from noon until 2 p.m. at 2400 Jamrich Hall to share more about the department's work. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer announced on Thursday the appointment of Upper Peninsula residents Robert Mercure and Marius Grazulis from Marquette, Karen Kasper from Ishpeming, and James Paquette and Daniel Fountain from Negaunee to the Michigan Iron Industry Advisory Board while naming Monica Peach from Escanaba to the Hispanic Latino Commission; the appointments were effective March 20. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Marquette Police Patrolman Nathan King was named police officer of the year and Marquette City Fire Relief Engineer Brandon Morey was named firefighter of the year at a breakfast hosted by the Marquette Kiwanis Club on Thursday morning—both said the awards honor their hard work in keeping the community safe. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
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Bimbo, MRKT, and Anise Star Live Show at Ore Dock Brewing
Enjoy a night of live music featuring local and regional artists including Bimbo, MRKT, and Anise Star at Ore Dock Brewing in Marquette.
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Mason Jennings Live Concert
7 p.m. - 1 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of captivating pop-folk music from Minnesota's own Mason Jennings.
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Live Music Night with Chanteymen, Cattle Dogs, and Addicus
9-11:59 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $5 — Enjoy a lively evening of music with Chanteymen and their friends in a vibrant local brewery.
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Cause for Paws 50th Anniversary Gala
6-10 p.m. — Marquette Holiday Inn — Tickets required — Celebrate UPAWS’s milestone anniversary with music, auctions, and friends in a festive atmosphere.
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3rd Annual Elements of Taste
6-11:30 p.m. — Ramada by Wyndham Marquette — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Experience a delightful roaming dinner and cocktail pairing exploring the elements of taste.
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Sip & Stretch Yoga at Ore Dock
7-8 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes your first beverage — Unwind with yoga and enjoy a refreshing brew in a community setting.
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Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt
12-3 p.m. — Barrel + Beam — Fundraiser for UP Hospice Foundation — Celebrate Easter with brunch, games, and an egg hunt while supporting a good cause!
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