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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Applications are open for the 2025 Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, which is seeking farmers, growers, food producers, artisans, musicians, and local community organizations. Vendors may apply for Saturday morning and Wednesday night markets with flexible commitment options+ spaces fill on a first-come, first-served basis. The Mining Journal
- ➤ On Sunday, families and friends gathered at Presque Isle Park loop to enjoy sunny weather and hunt for agates (a cherished local pastime) after the loop opened for traffic on Friday for the season. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Mother's Day, the Marquette Elks Lodge will host a brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-Noon at 127 N. Front St. The buffet costs $15 per person — $10 for children 6 to 12 and will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, country fried potatoes, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, coffee, tea and orange juice while adult beverages are available for an extra fee. The Mining Journal
- ➤ MoxieMoms held a Bereaved Mother’s Brunch at Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone on Sunday, where grieving parents built bouquets with donated florals from Trotter’s Florals and Designs and board member Alyssa Murray said the event helped ease her loss. The non-profit will host Little Angels Walk events on May 10 in Gladstone at 4 p.m.+ Marquette at 8 a.m. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Presque Isle Marina season opening is delayed until Thursday — crews are working to repair extensive ice damage caused by recent inclement weather. The Mining Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three graduating high school seniors performed with professional musicians at a Superior String Alliance concert in Marquette on Sunday—one student said the event spurred his passion to study violin at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College held its 2025 Honors and Commencement Ceremony at the Niiwin Akeaa Center in Baraga, awarding 17 associate degrees and certificates in fields such as Anishinaabe studies, early childhood education, business administration, and environmental science to its largest graduating class while honoring interim president Megan Haataja with a culturally significant blanket. Speakers, including valedictorians, offered remarks on overcoming challenges and embracing culture —highlighting the college’s record enrollment and community support— as graduates prepared for future studies and work. 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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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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