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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The NMU Cosmetology Department held its 3rd annual Lucky You Spa Day fundraiser on March 21 to benefit the Marquette Women's Center by offering spa treatments and brunch at Suite 1205 of the Northern Center on campus—appointments were available by calling 9062272386 or emailing [email protected] and walk-ins were welcome with a suggested $35 donation requested. Sunny 101.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Ore Dock Brewing Co. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 21 for its new Trestle— a two-story cocktail lounge and beer garden attached to the brewery. The new space offers an expanded menu of house-distilled cocktails, Michigan wine, and draft beers and will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Amelia’s Craft Market and Boutique opened in downtown Marquette in October 2022 when owner Amelia McDonald and her husband created a space to sell their woodwork and local art. The shop now offers products from about 30 local creators, including Michigan beers, wines, jewelry, stained glass and hand-painted art (and supports other woman-owned ventures in the UP). WZMQ 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, 'My Sister', a short film written and produced by Dan Aho, premiered at the Marquette Regional History Center. The film was shot at local sites — including Teal Lake and Negaunee — and stars NMU alumni Jessica Red Bays and Han Numinen as sisters estranged by addiction. WZMQ 19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NMU President Brock Tessman—who took office on Feb. 21—is one of two finalists for Montana State University’s presidency and will be interviewed March 27-28. His bid comes as MSU President Waded Cruzado announced her retirement at the end of the academic year. Upper Michigan's Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Marquette are frustrated as trash from demolition at the old Marquette General Hospital site on West Magnetic Street blows into neighborhoods and the lake, prompting repeated complaints to the city and EGLE. Adamo said today it fully complies with permits—adding that high winds make extra screening impractical while officials review further records after a FOIA request was submitted. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Feb. 20, wildlife researchers from the DNR, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and NMU fitted 20 moose with GPS collars to track their movements and collect vital samples—data used to pinpoint why the moose population in the western U.P. remains below 500. They will collar 40 more moose next winter to guide conservation efforts—improving management of this native species. Upper Michigan's Source
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residences at North Harbor will add 98 luxury condo units to Marquette this summer—three buildings offer a direct view of Lake Superior and 500 feet of private beach frontage. Local workers with Cross General Contracting are ensuring a high-quality build for the development. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Junior Wildcats—a mostly local girls Under-8 hockey team—won the state championship downstate last weekend in Rochester Hills by defeating a Belle Tire team 6-4 in the title game. The team played 11 games in three days and four players repeated their title win from last year under coaches Mike Bradley, Paul O'Dovero and Avery Wilson. The Mining Journal
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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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