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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Spring Thaw Comedy Show was held on May 2 to raise funds for the annual Stand U.P. Comedy Festival, and organizers Rick Rhoades and Vincent Schultz arranged the event at Ore Dock Brewing Co. on West Spring Street in Marquette, where doors opened at 7:00 p.m., the show ran from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., and tickets cost $18 for audiences 18 and over. Sunny 101.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The NMU board appointed longtime employee and alumnus Gavin Leach as interim president—he served as vice president for Finance and Administration for 18 years—after President Brock Tessman announced his departure in July. A listening session will be held at Reynolds Recital Hall on May 6 for the campus community to give input on the nationwide search for a permanent president. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Registration for the 906 Adventure Team opens today at noon for kids after an open house at Basecamp where families had their bikes checked & questions answered. The program plans to involve about 1,300 kids and 500 volunteers across 15 counties while using outdoor activities to build self confidence and resilience. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MDOT is spending about $116,000 to pave a gravel lot on US 41 southeast of Lake St near the Carp River Bridge and to install signs and pavement marks. Work will start on May 12 and finish on May 30, and drivers will face a temporary single-lane closure in northbound traffic. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Escanaba’s only taxi company, JN Taxi, is closing this month so the Delta Area Transit Authority will hold a community meeting on May 13 at Northern Lights YMCA to learn what ride services residents need during late hours and weekends—while it works with a regional group and seeks extra funds as costs rise. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UPHS announced the appointment of Jason Collins and Polly Hockberger as vice presidents of operations at its Marquette hospital—Collins, with over 21 years of leadership experience, will manage core clinical service lines while Hockberger, a local native with over 25 years in lab operations, will drive improvements in patient care—demonstrating the hospital's ongoing commitment to excellence and growth in the region. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ U.P. Rowing invited the Marquette community to join its Learn to Row program as Executive Director Gail Brayden & Coach Deb Jean discussed the club on May 2. The classes begin June 24 and run through mid July, offering group instruction and safety training. Sunny 101.9
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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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Petunia Pandemonium
7-10 a.m. — Gerber Collision & Glass — Free entry — Celebrate community beautification with floral fun and restoration efforts for Marquette.
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