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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Survivors of sexual or domestic assault will work with professional musicians at the Marquette Women’s Center and Northwoods Music Collaborative to create custom lullabies. The free and confidential workshops will be held June 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center+each participant will receive a copy of their lullaby after a concluding concert. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ TEAM Riders, a nonprofit group, worked Friday on grading surfaces, improving drainage and replacing trail signs along the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. The group—founded 14 years ago—also holds club rides and builds new ORV trails for local riders. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The City of Marquette will host a free Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair for children ages 5 to 12 on May 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Marquette Police Department at City Hall at 300 West Baraga Avenue, and registration is required with a rain day set for June 1. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ On Friday, law enforcement officers in Marquette, Menominee, Iron Mountain, and Houghton held a Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser from 6 a.m. to noon to collect donations for the Special Olympics—early gifts reached half of the $1,000 goal for travel costs. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Friday morning from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts in Marquette, Houghton, Menominee and Iron Mountain had officers encouraging donations for Special Olympics Michigan—each store aimed to raise at least $1,000. The annual fundraiser, part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run program, supports athletic game fees for children and adults with intellectual disabilities—helping cover summer and winter events. WZMQ 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Brewers Guild Executive Director Scott Graham said on May 16 that the U.P. Fall Beer Festival will return this September to Marquette's Mattson Lower Harbor Park—he noted the event’s growth and boost to the local craft brewing economy. Sunny 101.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting May 28 until May 30, the Marquette-Alger RESA Transition Program will host a cash-only plant sale at 401 W. Kaye Avenue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale, held annually for ten years near the end of May, now features new handicap accessible garden beds—helping fund classroom outings and giving students real cash-handling experience. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.P. senior service employees and caregivers spoke on Friday afternoon at the Negaunee Senior Center to urge the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging to increase funding, secure better transportation, and extend in-home care options—aiming to help seniors remain at home. The commission listened to local concerns during its statewide sessions. Upper Michigan's Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Joel Kangas advised that good ankle and hip mobility helped reduce lower back injury risks during his update at Active Physical Therapy in Marquette on May 16th. He explained that limited mobility increases spine stress during movements + offered tips for people with mobility concerns. Sunny 101.9
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The first annual U.P. Outdoor Summit was held at NMU’s Jacobetti Complex on Friday, where attendees saw keynote speakers, gear demos, and networking opportunities. The all-day event brought local sponsors — Travel Marquette and First Bank — together to discuss new ways to expand outdoor recreation in the region. WZMQ 19
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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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Fishboil Fundraiser 2025
5-10 p.m. — Lake Superior Theater — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the unique flavors of a Fish Boil dinner while supporting community programs with a lively auction.
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