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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Co-owners of The Burrow in Ishpeming will host donation-based events this Friday and Saturday to raise funds for the Garver family, who lost their home and six dogs in a fire—Voices open-mic starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday and a screening of the original Little Shop of Horrors begins at 6 p.m. Saturday at 200 East Division St. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ NMU will host a Juneteenth Week of Jubilee featuring a community picnic, dance and drumming workshop, discussion and festival to teach residents about Juneteenth—vendors and volunteers must sign up by June 5. Upper Michigan's Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses are preparing for more summer tourism as Memorial Day weekend approaches — Travel Marquette's CEO Susan Estler said the holiday weekend is usually slow but visitor numbers will pick up later in the season. Gitchee Gumee Campground owner Jeff Glass noted his park is open year-round and will open its bar at the start of June in anticipation of a busy season starting July 4th. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for Apiary Life Studio’s summer camp for teens (ages 14 to 17) that aims to build creativity, emotional empowerment and mindfulness skills. The camp offers three sessions (June 16 to 19, July 14 to 17, and Aug. 11 to 14) with each session limited to 10 participants, a tuition fee of $150, and registration closing one week before each session. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 20, 2025, city officials updated local residents on ongoing construction projects, development efforts, and community programs in Marquette — the update detailed key infrastructure work, downtown property developments, and upcoming events like a bike rodeo and safety fair for kids scheduled for the summer. The update was shared on Mark & Walt in the Morning with City Engineer Mik Kilpela, Community Development Director Dennis Stachewicz and City Planner Dave Stensaas. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ On Tuesday, community partners, government agencies, and nonprofits met at NMU's Northern Center in Marquette for the Michigan Veterans Leadership Summit to talk about challenges facing veterans. Leaders looked at issues like transportation and food insecurity in the Upper Peninsula—saying that veterans and their families need better help. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Marquette Planning Commission unanimously approved plans for a new GMC dealership and service station at the intersection of US-41 and M-553 — city staff and contractors will soon begin construction. Upper Michigan's Source
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Chassell Township will soon add affordable housing after a $1.5 million grant was approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board on Tuesday. The project by T & J Properties will replace a collapsed historic building with 22 units and commercial space across from the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Wilson Memorial Drive, with demolition set to begin on June 9. Upper Michigan's Source
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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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The Bergonzi Trio
The Bergonzi Trio plays at Reynolds Recital Hall at 7:30 pm. Beautiful chamber music recital featuring Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and contemporary composer Jennifer Higdon.
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