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Marquette
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 31st Annual U.P. Boat, Sport and RV Show starts today (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) at the Superior Dome and will feature 70 vendors offering outdoor gear and vehicles, with additional hours on Saturday and Sunday. Sunny 101.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Partridge Creek Farm, with Marquette-Alger RESA and the MSU UP Research and Extension Center, has opened registration for the free 2026 Farm to School Institute—an event for educators and food advocates. It will be held May 19-20 in downtown Ishpeming at the Mather Inn and farm sites. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Peter White Public Library in Marquette is hosting Amnesty Month this April for returning lost and overdue items without penalty. The program aims to recover about 3,000 items—2 percent of the collection—and encourage more library use. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ NMU Peak26 started Thursday morning at the Northern Center with sessions on entrepreneurship and innovation for students (and community members) as part of a collaboration between Innovate Marquette and SISU. Day two will take place tomorrow at NMU’s Innovation Hall in the Jacobetti Complex. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Police extended the winter parking ban until Apr. 15 due to heavy snowfall, delaying the start of summer parking rules. The ban prohibits parking from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. citywide to give crews extra time for snow removal. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ SEMCO reported that scammers posing as company representatives have been going door to door & urging customers to keep their personal details private. Customers are advised to call the Michigan Public Service Commission at 800-292-9555 if they feel harassed. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Michigan taxpayers with household resources of $71,500 or less are urged to check their eligibility for the Homestead Property Tax Credit, which gives property tax relief to homeowners and renters in the area (credit may reduce taxes owed). Deputy State Treasurer Kavita Kale said the credit helped nearly 1.1 million claimants last filing season. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MDHHS in Marquette released a new sickle cell disease plan for 2026 to 2030 that aims to reduce barriers, expand treatment, and strengthen public health surveillance; the plan (developed with community input) builds on a decade of work to improve care for about 4,000 Michigan residents. The Mining Journal
- ➤ NMU hosts its third Wellbeing Fair at the Northern Center Ballrooms to promote community wellbeing through eight dimensions including physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, financial, career and environmental health. The first 200 attendees receive a tote bag and can complete a wellbeing passport for a chance to win prizes. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Negaunee beat Gladstone 210-100 in the High School Bowl quarterfinal on WNMU-TV — the team will advance to the second round when they face Sault Ste. Marie on March 28. 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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Null Pneuma EP Release Show
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 entry — Celebrate the debut EP of Marquette's own Null Pneuma with an electrifying night of live music featuring Bimbo and The God Eaters.
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