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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the 30th annual Upper Peninsula Boat, Sport and RV Show starts at 3 p.m. at Superior Dome in Marquette; the event runs until 8 p.m. today, will continue on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and finish on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with general tickets at $6 — seniors and children are $5 and children under 6 enter free. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Courage Incorporated is hosting its annual community fundraiser on Saturday, April 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Upper Peninsula Brewing Company in Negaunee—proceeds will help fund free outdoor programs for people with different abilities and veterans. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity is hosting its Home is the Key campaign at the ReStore on 133 Carmen Dr in Harvey so shoppers can round up their totals or donate extra dollars to help build affordable homes in the county; the campaign will run until April 30 + every purchase and donation will support safe homeownership. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Fashion Show will launch its third season on Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Ore Dock Brewing Company where models showcase local U.P. designs and part of the proceeds go to the Women’s Center—producer Pearl McConnell created the event to give local designers a chance to shine while a networking event and afterparty at DIGS follow the show with tickets at $25 for general seating and $40 for VIP. Upper Michigan's Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Broadband company Highline will install 1,400 miles of fiber optic cable across the Upper Peninsula this summer, giving high-speed internet to 14,000 more residents at speeds 10 times faster than many have now. The company will focus on Marquette County and the eastern U.P. as part of a six-year plan funded by an FCC grant — more federal funding may boost rural service further. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Marquette City Commission work session on Wednesday, Base Hospitality Group proposed buying Lakeview Arena to turn it into a nonprofit entity — city officials made no final decision and said more public input meetings will be held. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planned Parenthood on Third St. in Marquette will close on April 30th, leaving gaps in reproductive health services like Pap smears, HPV vaccinations, and birth control care. Local providers such as OBGYN Associates (which is hiring new staff) and the County Health Department (offering appointment options with a sliding fee scale) are stepping in while Planned Parenthood will expand its Virtual Health Center to offer daily telehealth services. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
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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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