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Marquette
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Negaunee Elks held a pasty sale in partnership with the Negaunee High School Robotics Team that sold 481 pasties. The team earned $1,082.25 for travel competitions and Beacon Grant funds—$74 used to create $350 worth of meals provided 50 meals to those in need from Saint Vincent De Paul’s. The Mining Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, a car's engine caught fire at the roundabout in front of Walmart in Marquette Township—firefighters and police quickly stabilized the flames, and neither the driver nor her roommate was injured. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fahrner Asphalt Sealers begin crack sealing work on Marquette roads today and this may lead to traffic delays as motorists pass construction zones. The work is expected to finish within two weeks—drivers should stay alert to flagging and traffic control devices. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Anglers cast reels in Marquette’s lower harbor on Sunday for the South Shore Fishing Association’s Spring Shootout — catching salmon, lake trout, steelhead and brown trout despite choppy waters — and President Joe Hansen said the good turnout signals a strong start to the season. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Pickleball clinics hosted by Josh Kitto will begin on Monday, May 19, with an intro session at Sands Recreational Complex from 6-8 p.m., continue on Saturday, May 24 with intermediate play from 10 a.m.-noon at the same venue, and finish on Saturday, May 31 with another intro session from 10 a.m.-noon at Al Quaal tennis courts—registration is required 48 hours in advance at $35 per clinic. The Mining Journal
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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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Rock & Roll Prom Night
8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Dress fancy, get dancey, and enjoy a night of rock and roll vibes.
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~ Rita Mae Brown
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