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Marquette
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After last week's blizzard, Tau Kappa Epsilon helped clear driveways for elderly and disabled residents in Marquette and nearby towns—servicing 10 to 15 homes with more requests coming while any donations benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Mining Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Heavy snow cracked several trusses in the Iron Industry Museum’s main gallery roof in Negaunee Township—8 miles west of Marquette—forcing an indefinite closure while emergency stabilization begins today, with plans to evaluate the roof and safely store artifacts until repairs are complete. The Mining Journal
- ➤ U.P. Baila hosted its Winter Whirl social dance Sunday afternoon at Ore Dock Brewing Co where participants enjoyed swing, salsa and ballroom dancing and could buy upcycled-dance attire to support future socials. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MSU UP Campus med students celebrated Match Day on Friday—opening envelopes that revealed their residency placements through the National Resident Matching Program nationwide. The milestone reflects years of academic and clinical work and brings local pride to our campus. The Mining Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition is celebrating 50 years with a fundraising concert at køgnisjon bryggeri tonight to support initiatives for clean water + wildlife preservation, while hosting events throughout the weekend to engage local residents in protecting natural resources. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cinder Pond Marina sustained significant damage from winter storms including a blizzard on March 15-16 that damaged piers 2 and 3 — city staff are working with the dock manufacturer to assess repairs for the 2026 season while slip holders must renew slips by April 15 and will be refunded if the season is delayed. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Kids Count Data Center report found that nearly one-third of expectant mothers in Michigan do not receive sufficient prenatal care due to barriers like transportation, cost and lack of time off. The report highlights that Black, Native American and Hispanic women are most affected (raising concerns for long-term birth outcomes). The Mining Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marquette County bikers rode in Ishpeming on Sunday during RAMBA’s weekly Church Ride (including friends from Green Bay) while volunteers groomed snowy trails ahead of expected warmer weather. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Saturday, Ishpeming High won the MHSAA Division 4 state championship at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center with a 48-28 victory over Portland St. Patrick; seniors Jenessa Eagle and Mya Hemmer ended their careers as head coach Ryan Reichel resigned (after 14 years) to focus on family. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Northern Michigan University women's lacrosse team dominated Saginaw Valley State 23-1 Friday evening at Superior Dome, improving their record to 7-2. They will face Grand Valley State in Allendale at 5 p.m. Friday and travel to Davenport at 1 p.m. Sunday. The Mining Journal
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Young Artist Concerto Competition and Beethoven's 5th Symphony
7:30 p.m. — Louis G. Kaufman Auditorium — Experience the talents of our Youth Concerto Competition Winner and immerse yourself in Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 5.
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NMU Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m. — NMU Reynolds Recital Hall — Cost information not provided — Experience an evening of exceptional musical performances from talented ensembles.
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Mason Jennings Concert
7-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music from Mason Jennings in a relaxed brewery setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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