Good morning, Marquette.

On Saturday, over 4,000 protesters gathered along US-41 in Marquette to protest No Kings Day in an event organized by Lake Superior Region Indivisible—participants expressed hope and a strong voice for democratic action.

Supporters in nearby communities such as Iron Mountain, St. Ignace and Sault St. Marie also joined similar protests.

TV6 News Director Andrew LaCombe is stepping down next month after four years and will take a new role as news director at WLUK-TV in Green Bay in July.

He said he loved Upper Michigan and will miss his colleagues + the station will begin looking for his replacement.

Up North Lodge will host Party on the Patio—a free event that will raise funds for UPAWS this Sunday at 3 p.m.—featuring basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing, an outdoor bar and live music from Lost Cause.

A truck and a semi crashed in Negaunee—forcing traffic to be rerouted on US-41 and Croix Street for travelers heading east from Ishpeming—while emergency responders arrived and found no injuries.

Westwood High School posted its honor roll showing students in grades 9 through 12 who earned all A’s and maintained a 3.0 GPA or better—this listing honors dozens of students for their hard work.

State Rep. Karl Bohnak introduced a bill that would let Michigan join the Counseling Compact & allow licensed mental health counselors from other states to provide care, especially in rural areas like the Upper Peninsula, by expanding telehealth options and reducing wait times.

He said the proposal will help residents avoid long drives for treatment by removing regulatory barriers.

UP Health System — Marquette has opened a second registration area to improve patient access and reduce walking distances.

The new space was created from patient feedback and offers different parking options to help patients reach services faster.

Marquette Mountain is spending $1.5 million on new snow-making systems across five runs so it can open important trails earlier this season.

The project adds new towers, piping, and power upgrades (replacing over-30-year-old equipment and addressing warmer weather) and will finish before the 2025 winter season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.