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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members bowled sober in Ishpeming on Sunday at River Rock Lanes to celebrate the opening of a new recovery house. Superior Connections will host a memorial run on May 17th at the bell tower in Marquette to raise money for sober living—honoring Nick Suardini. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Sunday, families gathered at Lakenen Land Sculpture Park in Chocolay Township for the 7th annual Sharing Nature with Children, where each child received a free nature book and planted seeds. The event also featured community art and a local nurse (Monica Eriksen) offered safe medication tips to protect children. Upper Michigan's Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ IRON MOUNTAIN — Data from the Michigan Department of Technology shows that the Upper Peninsula jobless rate dropped to 8.1% in March after 300 fewer workers were unemployed compared to February. Marquette’s rate was 7.2% in March and Wayne Rourke noted that regional trends have stayed relatively stable despite higher levels than last year. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Rep. Jack Bergman spoke at the Marquette County GOP Lincoln Day dinner and silent auction at the Holiday Inn to promote conservative values and stressed that peaceful protest protects First Amendment rights & called for full-ticket support in upcoming primaries; he left for Washington, D.C. on Sunday. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Michigan Tech University Board of Trustees met Friday to revise the undergraduate student activity fee from $60 to $80, appoint Carlos Rodriguez as treasurer, and approve faculty tenure and promotions—actions that followed remarks from Board Chair Jon Jipping and University President Rick Koubek and included public comments on divesting from fossil fuels and curbing federal overreach. The Mining Journal
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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