Good morning, Marquette.

Negaunee teen Carsen Belanger, 18, is accused of taking exploitative pictures and sexually assaulting a woman last year—he faces eight felony charges and is scheduled for a preliminary exam at 9:30 a.m. on May 28.

Marquette will host a self-guided art tour tomorrow at 11 a.m. that includes displays at Zero Degrees Gallery and the Peter White Public Library—offering visitors a chance to see local art on the library's lower level.

Marquette Alternative High School students released 120 Chinook salmon from their classroom project at Clark Lambros' Park on Thursday morning after raising the fish since November.

They later visited Presque Isle for lessons on fishing techniques and river flow—Gwinn Middle School and North Star Montessori will release their salmon on Friday.

Registration is open for West End U.P.

4-H Summer Camp at Camp Molinare in Channing. Kids will take part in archery, nature walks, swimming and canoeing — volunteers are still needed and registration ends June 20.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service crew will survey the Menominee River for sea lampreys from June 3—12 in the Upper Peninsula to count the invasive species and plan control measures.

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will use the results to decide on future actions as it works to keep the program running amid federal staffing cuts.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is ending lane restrictions at 3:00 p.m. today—helping over 1.3 million motorists begin Memorial Day travel—while some work zones in the Upper Peninsula remain active for safety.

Leaders from local agencies met at Marquette Township Hall last Thursday to discuss the housing shortage; research shows Marquette County will need 10,000 new units over the next five years—officials say streamlining permit processes could help meet the demand as families shrink in size.

Two bills from Upper Peninsula lawmakers passed the Michigan House today — one would exempt broadband grants from income taxes while the other would ease trucking restrictions during emergencies to help deliver aid faster.

Both measures, introduced by Representatives Karl Bohnak and Dave Prestin, received bipartisan support and now move to the Senate for further review.

Healthcare professionals in Marquette are celebrating EMS Appreciation Week this week—honoring EMS workers for saving lives in our communities.

NMU Center for Rural Health Director Elise Bur urges locals to support EMS services by thanking personnel or volunteering as first responders.

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.

Petunia Pandemonium

7-10 a.m. — Gerber Collision & Glass — Free entry — Celebrate community beautification with floral fun and restoration efforts for Marquette.

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.

Great Lakes Rodeo

All day — Johnson Lake Rd — Fees may apply — Experience a thrilling weekend of rodeo fun for the whole family.

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.

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.

Brookridge Heights Car Show

1-3 p.m. — Brookridge Heights — Free food and beverages — Enjoy an afternoon filled with antique and classic cars alongside live entertainment.