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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Active Transportation Plan is gathering public input through an online survey and public workshop to address safety concerns on busy bike paths and intersections near US-41. Community feedback will guide the design plans set to begin in December. WZMQ 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Rockestra puts on an all-ages benefit concert called Dancing Through the Decades at Lakeview Arena today at 7:00 p.m.—the funds raised will go to a new scholarship for local public school arts students. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ Marquette Regional History Center noted that several local families lost many members during World War II, with the McKinney family of Big Bay losing both a son and a daughter. Bill McKinney died in combat after the Normandy invasion and his sister Pauline, a WAC, died in a plane crash (the only loss for a WAC overseas) and they are honored on military memorials (Bill is in a cemetery in Belgium and Pauline is listed as missing in Tunisia). The Mining Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MARESA’s Transition Program, where students ages 18 to 24 grew vegetables, herbs and houseplants in their greenhouse, began its annual plant sale on Wednesday — the sale will continue today and Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Marquette — with all proceeds funding field trips and special events. Upper Michigan's Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The UP Land Conservancy celebrated its 2024 successes at its annual meeting at Ore Dock Brewing Co.—Lands Program Manager Clare Fastiggi said the group will work with private landowners to protect new lands and set up conservation easements in 2025. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 12th annual Iron Range Roll, hosted by Connect Marquette, will take place on Saturday, May 31st as a 12-mile downhill race along the Iron Ore Heritage Trail from Ishpeming to Marquette Township. The race will start at Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum at 1:00 p.m. and finish at Barrel—Beam Brewery; it costs $40 to join and will benefit YMCA of Marquette County Youth Programs and other local groups. Sunny 101.9
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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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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.
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Marquette County Community Resource Fair
2-5 p.m. — Marquette Lakeview Arena — Free entry — Connect with local resources and services to support your everyday life.
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Family Health & Resource Fair
1-5 p.m. — Upper Great Lakes Sawyer Family Health Center — Free entry — Explore health activities, community resources, and enjoy a health & wellness garden grand opening.
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