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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday in Marquette for a new Presque Isle Bandshell that will serve as the home of The Marquette Band. The project, supported by a donation from the Ray and Peg Hirvonen Foundation, will replace a venue built in the 1930s as the old band shell is set for demolition early this week. WZMQ 19
- ➤ United Way of Marquette County invites residents 18 and older to join the third annual Marquette Hockey Night at Berry Events Center on Saturday, Sep. 13, where players will face off against former Red Wings alumni to raise funds for youth programs and food security. Applications must be submitted by June 12 (4 p.m.). Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Children Trust Michigan held an auction that raised about $675K to support child abuse prevention efforts+ the funds were used to fill gaps by leveraging federal dollars, according to Executive Director Suzanne Greenberg. The organization operates centers in every county and plans further investments in child safety programs+ it will strengthen local community services. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The UPAWS 28th annual fundraiser 'Tee Up 4 Tails' will be held on Thursday, July 17 and the public is invited to join a golf event to support shelter operations—participants may also donate raffle baskets, silent auction items, prizes or sponsor a tee sign with their business logo. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Today, local libraries in the UP launch a free lunch program (Gather 2 Grow) with Feeding America West Michigan to offer meals for kids under 18 and disabled young adults up to 26 while school is out. Negaunee Public Library serves meals on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. while Peter White Public Library offers them on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Hardee’s of the U.P. partnered with mediaBrew Communications in June to promote becoming a Partner in Hope with St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital by airing a campaign that builds on support since 2012 and has raised over $1.7 million. Donation canisters were also set up at 91 locations—where all funds go directly to the hospital. Sunny 101.9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 4:40 p.m. on June 1, a Gwinn driver with two juveniles lost control due to a suspected medical issue and struck an unoccupied home on Wright Street—police said the crash caused extensive damage and resulted in minor injuries that led to transport to UPHS-Marquette. WZMQ 19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alzheimer’s Association highlights rural challenges in diagnosing Alzheimer’s during Awareness Month, noting that 300,000 Michiganders live with the disease and many confuse it with normal memory loss—advances in blood-based biomarker testing help doctors confirm the diagnosis for rural patients. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Health experts report that two measles cases have been confirmed in Marquette County and stress updating MMR vaccines since one shot is 93% effective and two shots raise protection to 97%—Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian and Marshfield Clinic’s Kyle King urge residents to talk with providers about additional doses to safeguard high-risk groups. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Trail Running Series is now run by 906 Adventure Team instead of longtime organizer Andrew Rickaeur—runs will now take place on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays and the team will hold an open house on Wednesday at Basecamp at 955 N Lakeshore Blvd from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Upper Michigan's Source
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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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Marquette Fireworks Show
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park — Free entry — Experience a spectacular fireworks display while enjoying the Marquette County Exchange Club's Food Fest.
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