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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Gwinn Lions Club’s annual Gwinn Fun Daze is set for June 21—where funds raised from a $25 registration fee will support children with cancer—and will feature a 5K race at 8 a.m. at Gilbert Elementary School, a garden-themed parade at 10 a.m., an antique motor vehicle show across the river, live music, games, a cornhole tournament, a youth soccer camp and duck races for a full day of family fun. The Mining Journal
- ➤ The David — Thu Brulé YMCA of Marquette County raised nearly $4.5 million for its new Multi-Purpose Field House and is asking for an extra $500,000 to support facility repairs, a Scholarship Fund, and added amenities. At Thursday’s golf outing at the Marquette Golf Club, the board launched its Capital Campaign and raised about $80,000 through live and silent auctions. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The Jacobetti Home for Veterans will host a community pancake breakfast fundraiser this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the back parking lot at 425 Fisher Street to raise funds for residents' activity programs—American Legion Post 44 will run a raffle with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Sunny 101.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Make-Believe Spurs, made up of Brian & Molly Wallen and Mavis Farr, released their debut album on June 12 and the trio shared how they created the music during a live track with Mark & Walt in the Morning. The album is now available digitally, on CD, or as a special edition vinyl release. Sunny 101.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan University students in an entrepreneurship course built businesses from scratch and gave every bit of profit to local charities last semester. The Verdant Vessels project earned $195 for the NMU Food Pantry—other projects raised funds for Delta Animal Shelter, BOTIQA, Room at the Inn and Little Brothers/Friends of the Elderly. The Mining Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DNR presented preliminary 2024 deer season estimates at a Thursday morning Natural Resource Commission meeting showing a 21% increase in UP deer harvest numbers from 2023. Officials said the normal winter and an extended antlerless season helped hunters harvest 16,746 extra antlerless deer statewide, and they hope these trends will boost success in the current season. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Charlie Millard Album Launch Party
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Celebrate the release of Charlie Millard's new album with a night of music and fun.
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