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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Superior Community Partnership is holding its Annual Dinner today at 5:30 p.m. at the NMU Northern Center—attendees will see awards given to TriMedia Environmental & Engineering and TV6’s Rick Rhoades while an online auction features items like jewelry from Jandron’s and a night at the Union Station Depot. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Marquette County Horse Club — known for its active events — will host a fundraising tack sale at UPAWS Community Room on Saturday, with members shopping from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. and others from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Between 25 and 30 vendors will sell new and used riding gear — proceeds will benefit local equine programs — and admission is $1. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Organizer Dawn Lambert announced the second Free Community Easter Dinner will be held at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge on Easter Sunday, April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guests must reserve a table by calling (906) 451-4951 for dine-in or take-out service. Sunny 101.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gallery Coffee and Earl E. Byrds Family Restaurant plan to open new, smaller locations in downtown Marquette as the Dolaskie couple secures funding and adjusts the venue styles; the spaces on West Washington and Front Street—details pending—will offer customers the same quality service they provided in Munising. WZMQ 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chocolay Township Police warn residents in Marquette County that scammers are calling people claiming to be officers and that their warrants require payment with prepaid gift cards—officials emphasized they never call to ask for payment and know of no legitimate agency that does so. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marquette-Alger RESA will host the CTExtravaganza on May 7 at the Jacobetti Complex at Northern, with activities planned for 8th graders in the morning and a job fair for 11th and 12th graders in the afternoon. Director Erich Ziegler said the event will teach students about Career and Technical Education and invites local businesses to participate. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ Associated Students at NMU is holding its annual election for president and vice president, with candidates debating today at 6 p.m. in Jamrich (1318). NMU students will receive voting instructions on April 9 at 8 a.m. and can vote until 5 p.m. on April 11, with results coming on April 14 and the power transfer scheduled for April 17 at 6 p.m. The North Wind
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Superior Watershed Partnership opened a new electronic waste recycling site on North Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette that is open every Wednesday from 12 to 4 p.m. to accept most electronics such as TVs + game consoles, though it does not take household items like microwaves or vacuums. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marquette officials are exploring a sale of Lakeview Arena to fund needed maintenance—Mayor Jessica Hanley said a local partner’s proposal is under review because deed restrictions require the property to remain for public ice and related activities. The City Commission will host a work session today at 5:15 p.m. at the Citizen’s Forum in the arena to gather public input. The Mining Journal
SPORTS NEWS
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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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