Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Travel Marquette has launched the BARK Ranger program that gives dog owners a free bandana when they pledge to leave no trace and follow pet etiquette (bagging waste, keeping dogs leashed and on approved trails). The bandana can be picked up at the Travel Marquette office or local hotels (available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Maritime Museum opened for its season yesterday, showing historic displays and tours that share the city’s maritime past (with lighthouse tours at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.). The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and its first paranormal lighthouse tour is set for May 23rd. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators in Marquette are urging parents to enroll 4-year-olds in free pre-k programs for the 2025-26 school year. The state’s Pre-k for All initiative offers full-day, half-day, four-day and five-day options — it includes the Great Start Readiness Program, Head Start and developmental kindergarten programs. Upper Michigan's Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 6 p.m., Superior Wildlife Rehab and Education Center at MooseWood Nature Center will host a slide show on its work caring for injured and orphaned wildlife, including fawns and small mammals. The event is open to all ages — donations are welcomed to support ongoing efforts. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marquette City Engineer Mikael Kilpela said the shoreline restoration project began in August to restore Lakeshore Boulevard between Hawley Street and Pine Street by building a revetment to prevent erosion and add a coastal habitat, walking paths, and a boardwalk overlook (using cobble-sized stone for a natural look). The city manager said the project will be completed by fall. Upper Michigan's Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marquette will host the 3rd annual Nick’s Run for Recovery on Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Bell Tower in Lower Harbor Park to raise funds for two recovery homes in Marquette and Ishpeming, honoring Nick Suardini who lost his life to substance abuse—registration begins at 9 a.m. at Elizabeth’s Chop House and the event will offer a door prize, a 50/50 raffle, and a t-shirt for participants. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan Volleyball coach Mike Lozier announced the team’s 2025 schedule featuring three tournaments, nine home matches, and several first-time opponents — with the season starting at the SpringHill Suites Invitational in early September and concluding with the GLIAC Tournament on November 19. WZMQ 19
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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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Great Lakes Rodeo
All day — Johnson Lake Rd — Fees may apply — Experience a thrilling weekend of rodeo fun for the whole family.
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