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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cove, an eco-friendly boutique on Third Street, has outgrown its space and will move to a larger location next to Blackbird North in Marquette — the store will host its grand opening on Saturday, April 12 at 110 North Third Street. Upper Michigan's Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At around 10:42 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a suite at the Upper Peninsula Medical Center at 1414 W. Fair Ave in Marquette for a report of an individual with a firearm—police found the person was verbally aggressive and resolved the incident before sending a report to the county prosecutor’s office. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Symphony Orchestra will perform its season finale Festive Folk at 7:30 p.m. on April 12 at Kaufman Auditorium, mixing classical works with Celtic music. The program will include Festive Overture by Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 2 by Tchaikovsky, and a collaboration with Celtic band The Knockabouts—promising a lively, unique show. The Mining Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Mayor Jessica Hanley said the city will soon consider a plan to create a tax district for Able Medical Devices new facility so it can get a property tax break and create high-paying tech jobs. City officials expect the plan to bring 75 jobs + eventually hundreds and will hold a public hearing on Monday. Upper Michigan's Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NMU is using nearly $27,000 from the Green Fund to fund five student-proposed sustainability projects on campus — including a composting service at apartments, a bike share program upgrade, and new pollinator habitats, bat boxes, and bird feeders. The projects will let students help create a greener campus. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Dan Freeborn, UPPCO Manager of Communications and External Affairs, shared spring storm safety tips yesterday in Marquette—he advised residents to check generator safety, secure freezers, and follow proper procedures when dealing with downed power lines and trees. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ The DNR said turkey season starts April 19 in the U.P. Hunters can get a limited Unit M tag — only about 1,000 remain — while Hunt 0234 tags are available without application for hunting from May 3 to May 31 in the U.P. and northern Lower Peninsula. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Superior Community Partnership hosted its first combined state of the city and county address on Friday morning at the Holiday Inn in Marquette. Mayor Jessica Hanley and County Board Chairman Joe Derocha answered community questions on projects (including downtown development, public transportation and housing) and discussed plans to make Sawyer International Airport self-sustaining. WZMQ 19
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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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New Nostalgia Concert
9 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 General Admission, $5 Students — Experience a unique fusion of jazz and rock with New Nostalgia's dynamic nonet.
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Back in the Building - Almost Elvis!
6-11:30 p.m. — Elks Lodge — Affordable tickets — Rock the night away with Almost Elvis performing timeless hits of the King.
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