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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Forty-two teams took part in the 47th annual Big Bay Relay on Saturday from Marquette to Big Bay, covering a 26-mile course with up to five adults and seven kids per team — proceeds helped support Powell Township trails with the Noquemanon Trail Network. Team USA earned a team spirit award while other winners posted competitive times. Upper Michigan's Source
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday afternoon, crews from U.S. Coast Guard Station Marquette, U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City and Pictured Rocks’ response vessel Arrowhead rescued four passengers from a fishing vessel taking on water north of Grand Marais on Lake Superior. Their boat was towed back to port, and the National Park Service praised the coordinated rescue—highlighting the team effort. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marquette DDA is collaborating with the renowned Inside Out Project to create a large-scale art installation that will feature black and white portraits and stories of locals — the portraits, taken at the first farmer’s market, will measure 3x4 ft. — and will be displayed on the south-facing wall of the historic Delft Theatre during Art Week from June 23 to June 28. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UPPAA hosted its second Young Writers Storytelling Workshop Saturday at Peter White Public Library where local youth learned journalistic writing and editing to improve their storytelling + organizers said they plan to add comics and scriptwriting next year to broaden the workshop. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After coaches discovered Chatham Field vandalized last Thursday and the Alger County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation, TriCounty Little League players repaired the field in rainy conditions and will host their Tuesday game at 6:30 p.m.—community donations helped fund the repairs. Upper Michigan's Source
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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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