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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan University students host the 8th annual Marquette Coffee Crawl tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown, raising funds for the Marquette Women’s Center with a $10,000 goal. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ AAUW will host its spring book sale; donation barrels remain available through Monday, Apr. 21 at local sites including Embers Credit Union and First Presbyterian Church. A drive-up drop-off event runs Friday from 2-6 p.m. at 120 N. Front St + the sale starts with a pre-sale Thursday, Apr. 23. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Camp New Day is now accepting registrations for a summer camp that offers arts and crafts, boating, and field trips for children with an incarcerated parent. The camp will run from July 20 through 24 for ages 9 to 11 and from July 27 through 31 for ages 12 to 14, and volunteers + donations are still needed. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Copper Shores and Keweenaw Community Foundations invested $150,000 to expand the Rx Kids parent support program in the western U.P., which gives expecting parents $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for six months (121 families have enrolled across four counties since last week). Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Lake Superior Community Partnership announced Monday that Natalie Chmiko was selected as its new CEO and will work with outgoing chief Christopher Germain until she assumes full responsibilities in May. Chmiko, a Skandia resident with 12 years in economic development, aims to build further connections across the Upper Peninsula. WZMQ 19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Utility and home improvement stores are preparing for flooding as continued snow melt and rain risk water damage today in Marquette Township. Menards ordered four pallets of sump pumps to help protect homes against mold growth + weakened drywall. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marquette City Band will perform a spring concert at Kaufman auditorium this Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.—the program will feature a mix of entertaining works and an afterglow reception, with fundraiser updates for the Hirvonen Bandshell at Presque Isle Park. Sunny 101.9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lake freighter John G. Munson loaded iron ore at Marquette's Upper Harbor ore dock Wednesday while harbor maintenance was underway +ensuring continued port operations+. The Mining Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduating NMU seniors show their art at the DeVos Art Museum from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday until May 1—on May 1, a reception and award ceremony for the students will begin at 7 p.m. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The 30th annual Celebration of Student Scholarship at NMU in Marquette showcased research posters, oral presentations, and creative work from both undergraduate and graduate students. Students shared projects that build skills for future careers in fields such as fisheries, wildlife, and sustainable agriculture. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marquette County Road Commission has closed County Road 438 from half a mile east of County Road EAA to the Dickinson County Line due to flooding conditions. Residents seeking more details can call the commission (906) 486-4491. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Senior High School baseball earned its first win of the season with an 11-7 comeback at Menominee on April 16. The Sentinels rallied in the fifth to erase a 6-5 deficit and now face a doubleheader at Traverse Central today with another twinbill at Charlevoix tomorrow. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Northern Michigan University men’s basketball player Dylan Kuehl was named Academic All-America First Team by College Sports Communicators on Apr. 16 + he received the honor for his 3.65 GPA and strong play during a record-breaking season. The Mining Journal
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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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Mother's Day Craft Show
5 PM – 4 PM — Superior Dome — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day with unique handmade crafts from talented local artisans.
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