Good morning, Marquette.

Today, Bromley’s Books opened its new storefront at 813 North Third Street in Marquette—marking its debut brick-and-mortar location after years with the Book Bus.

The store will hold a tea party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and an after-party at Blackrocks Brewery from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day.

On Friday, over 100 high school CTE students tested their skills in TIG welding, MIG welding, and playhouse construction at the U.P.

Construction and Welding Skills Challenge hosted at the Union Carpenters and Millwrights Skilled Training Center in Negaunee Township. Manistique High School Senior Samuel Lemaster—last year’s winners—hopes these challenges help build careers that keep talent in the U.P.

Over 100 CTE students competed on Friday at the Union Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center in Negaunee to showcase their construction and welding skills — building a pre-designed structure and completing precision welding tasks — as part of the annual U.P.

Construction & Welding Skills Challenge. The event, organized by the U.P. Construction Council, awarded top teams while first place earned a plaque on the U.P. Construction Skills trophy.

NMU ended Anderton’s Earth Week on Friday with a Water is Life festival that brought indigenous teachers, musicians, and student groups to a walk from the Superior Dome to Dead River and a panel at Jamrich Hall.

The event also featured water-themed performances at Hedgcock atrium—organizers said the celebration showed how Lake Superior shapes everyday life— and set the stage for future community efforts.

Marquette residents and NMU students gathered for the first-ever Water is Life Festival on Friday with a lakeshore walk, panel discussion on water issues, and interactive Earth Week displays.

The festival ended with free performances in the Hedgecock atrium — highlighting local concerns about Lake Superior’s changing conditions.

The DNR closed the Arfelin Lake Boating Access Site last Friday after spring floods and a road collapse led to a stuck pickup truck — repairs are pending as officials consult with legal experts and local residents.

On Wednesday, the House Health Policy Committee discussed a bill that would let Michigan join the Nurse Licensure Compact—allowing nurses to work across state lines with one license; proponents say the move will help bring more nurses to the U.P., while opponents worry about lower standards. The committee also moved a related bill for physician’s assistants to the Rules Committee, and both measures must still pass before becoming law.

Gwinn Modeltown Market Season Kick Off with The Make Believe Spurs

4-8 p.m. — Gwinn Inn — Free entry — Enjoy live music from The Make Believe Spurs who blend intimate harmonies with electric performances inspired by iconic artists.

Dead Carp 20K Run and 5K Run/Walk

6:00 PM – 12:30 PM — Drífa Brewing Company — Check event site for entry fees — Test your endurance on a scenic springtime course with a community vibe.

UP Pro Wrestling: Marquette Mania 3

7 p.m. — Marquette Lakeview Arena — Tickets available — Experience thrilling matches with stars like Parker Boudeaux and Sinn Bodhi for a great cause.

Sip & Stretch Yoga

7-9 PM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes first beverage — Unwind with a refreshing yoga session while enjoying your favorite brew in a community-driven atmosphere.

Lasers on the Ore Dock

7-9 p.m. — Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park — Free entry — Experience a mesmerizing laser display illuminating the Ore Dock after sunset.

Marbin Live Performance

8 PM – 2 AM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Ticket info not provided — Immerse yourself in the dynamic jazz-rock sounds of Marbin, a Chicago-based band with a captivating story.