Good morning, Marquette.

Rotary Club of Marquette named Steve Powers as its new president after Chuck Blaksmith handed over the gavel, closing a busy year marked by projects such as Giant Foot Park and Feeding America.

The club now meets Mondays at Holiday Inn at noon.

Visit Keweenaw has awarded Hancock a $15,000 grant to support the 'Hancock Lights the Night!' event in December, and the grant (from the Destination Development Fund) follows a successful effort last year that drew thousands of cars.

The Mariucci Family Beacon House held its annual Grill and Chill fundraiser Thursday night in Marquette to support families receiving care at U.P.

Health System; live Nashville singer/songwriters performed — boosting funds for the Beacon House meal program.

In GWINN, Upper Peninsula Animal Shelter temporarily halted new dog intakes after an emergency intake (16 large dogs and extra cats from a neglect case) on Tuesday.

The shelter advises calling law enforcement for stray dogs and encourages pet adoption if ready.

Last night, the city held a ribbon cutting at 7:00 p.m. for the new Peg Hirvonen Band Shell at Presque Isle Park—built with funds from community donor support and the Ray and Peg Hirvonen Foundation—and the Marquette City Band performed its inaugural concert.

The NMU Board of Trustees met to approve a $325.50 tuition increase for resident undergraduates and a union contract that gives a $2.50 wage raise + 2% annual increases with the contract running from July 1 to June 30, 2029.

The meeting was held in Marquette.

Marquette County Road 492 near Eagle Mills will be closed for a roundabout project starting July 6, and traffic will be detoured to US-41 for about three weeks as part of a $6.2 million M-35 improvement plan.

Dr. Milton Soderberg retired after dedicated service (57 years) at the Upper Peninsula Medical Center in Marquette on Thursday, with past patients and family celebrating his legacy as the sole dermatologist for Yoopers from 1969 to 1989; his patients have been transferred to Forefront Dermatology offices in Marquette and Escanaba.

Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice will host the Walking With Purpose event on Sunday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Ore Dock Brewing Company, where volunteer Bart Caroll will share his 520-mile journey raising hospice care awareness, explained by CEO Jen Voegtline.

NMU’s Dylan Kuehl was named GLIAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year after a season when he helped lead the Wildcats to a 28-7 record and averaged 21.3 points per game; the award was announced Wednesday during his final season on campus.

Marie Salisbury and Sophia Nerlfi powered Congress Pizzas to a 29 — 23 win over Dave’s Collision/Jack’s in a Class A game at Iron Range Women’s Softball League on Wednesday evening in Ishpeming.

Their strong plays boosted a 5 — 1 record as league standings stay close with rainouts pending.

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.

Marquette Farmers Market

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Marquette Commons — Free entry — Discover vibrant native plants while supporting local vendors at this enchanting market.