Good morning, Marquette.

Marquette Habitat for Humanity will host its first annual Pride Build in Harvey from June 19 to 20, giving volunteers of any experience a chance to learn construction skills and celebrate Pride Month with a suggested $25 donation.

Rapid River Farmers' Market offers fresh vegetables, homemade jams, epoxy resin art, and magic tricks.

The seasonal event runs Mondays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Masonville Township Park, welcoming new vendors (call 906-241-8910 for inquiries).

Little Trout Lake Park reopens this weekend at KI Sawyer with a nearly $1 million renovation that adds a lakeside pavilion, playground, and updated courts with a beach—accompanied by a 5k race, food trucks, vendors, a bouncy house, and live music.

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity will host its first Pride Build on June 19 and 20, 2026.

Volunteers may join from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at sites on Van Epps and Fairbanks in Harvey to help build affordable homes — a community effort for safe housing.

UP musician Bob Buchkoe will hold a free piano benefit concert for Ukraine at Messiah Lutheran Church on Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. He will perform works by Ukrainian composers — inspired by the conflict four years ago — to raise funds for Ukraine.

UP Children’s Museum will host summer programs for children ages 6 to 10 in six themed weeks of STEM, play and projects.

The sessions run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (drop off 8:30 to 9 a.m., pickup 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.) and enroll 25 students per week with $10 discount.

Negaunee libraries are offering free summer meals for kids under 18 and disabled adults up to 26 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until August 31; Tuesday and Thursday meals are available at Marquette’s Peter White Public Library — a program that also supports a summer reading season with strong community interest.

Researchers from the Michigan DNR and Michigan State University will examine thin siscowet lake trout (nicknamed 'zombie' fish) at Superior Maximus later this month.

Officials say the fish are undernourished from a natural food shortage, with numbers rising from about 3% in 2015 to 20% recently.

Superior Watershed Partnership and the Land Conservancy announced the launch of the Great Lakes Climate Corps and Tribal Conservation Corps which will plant 100,000 trees in Marquette County.

The 16 crew will work with local and Tribal communities on projects including coastal resiliency + wildfire risk reduction this summer.

AAA launched its E-Ride Ready campaign to promote e-bike safety and offer a free online guide with tips — including helmet guidance — while city officials plan a public hearing Monday night to review ordinance recommendations from an e-bike task force.

County Road 482 (Greenwood Mine Road) in Tilden Township is closed due to a culvert failure, and no through traffic is allowed between County Road 478 and County Road 581; replacement work will be completed by Sept.

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UP Health System — Marquette welcomed Allison Blaksmith, PA-C, to its Cancer Center team.

She brings expertise in oncology and bone health, earned her degree at Central Michigan University, and has called the Upper Peninsula home for 14 years.

OSF HealthCare leader Dr. Leon Yeh urged residents to seek early treatment for sepsis to prevent deadly delays.

He said that the 41-year-old NASCAR driver Kyle Busch might have survived with prompt care and advised those with chronic conditions to watch for worsening symptoms.

The Cedar Tree Institute and The Coming Home Project will hold a free public presentation on caregiving and serious illness at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Messiah Lutheran Church on W.

Magnetic St. Marquette. Dr. Larry Skendzel will lead the talk with music provided by Craig Kitchen (featuring Singing Bowls).

69th Annual Kiwanis Chicken Barbeque

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Marquette Lakeview Arena — Drive-Thru only — Enjoy half a chicken meal and support local community projects.

K-Pop Golden Show

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Marquette Lakeview Arena — Family-friendly fun — Dance to the latest K-Pop hits and enjoy unexpected performances.

Gwinn 4th of July Celebration

Fireworks July 4 — Peter Nordeen Park — Celebrate our 250th with festivities and a parade.

Youth Sailing Lessons 2026

10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. — Marquette Yacht Club — $225 per week — Learn to sail or improve your skills with fun lessons for kids ages 8-17.