Good morning, Marquette.

Kemps donated a pallet of The Giving Cow branded shelf-stable milk to Super One Foods and St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, which will distribute it next Friday to support about 250 local families.

Chair Bob Barton says the milk will complement meals like cereal + mac and cheese.

Following a surge in stray and surrendered dogs from a suspected animal neglect case, the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter in Sands Township is temporarily not accepting dogs.

Shelter staff urge community members to adopt pets to free up space and will announce when intake resumes.

Marquette Trails Festival kicked off today at NTN South Trails Network with dual slalom races and a raffle offering a $10,000 Yeti cooler and a $3,500 Trek Fetch+ Electric Cargo bike to support new trail projects.

Races and activities will continue all weekend for local supporters.

The 77th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference is happening this weekend at the Marquette Maritime Museum, offering 18 historical presentations on local events; in-person registration costs $180 and includes a meal (tickets are limited).

Local and regional artists gather at Presque Isle Park for the Fresh Coast Plein Air Festival, where competitors paint outdoor scenes along the loop plus the event wraps up with an awards reception today and a sales and social day tomorrow morning at the Presque Isle Pavilion.

The American Farm Bureau estimates a Fourth of July cookout for 10 will cost $73.82 nationally — in Michigan, it stays lower at $66.06.

Super One Foods in Marquette is offering fresh produce deals as customers shop for holiday supplies.

Today more than 300 kids took part in a free book fair at Peter White Public Library as part of the summer reading program.

The library will host the next fair on July 13 & 14 to offer more free books for summer readers.

Northern Michigan University Music Department is set to resume its free Summer Concerts at Reynolds (featuring faculty performances) starting Tuesday, July 7 at 5:00 p.m. at Reynolds Recital Hall.

Governor Whitmer has proclaimed tomorrow to July 4 as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week to protect local lakes from invasive organisms.

Boaters are advised to clean (drain and dry) gear after use to help lower the annual cost of aquatic nuisance plant control.

The Michigan Clean Water Corps launches its second annual Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz starting Monday through July 12.

Volunteers can use the iNaturalist app to snap photos of invasive species & help protect local waters during Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week and Great Lakes outreach.

Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt advised residents to be smart over the extended 4th of July holiday weekend after sharing safety tips and saying law enforcement will patrol the highways to address impaired driving and erratic behavior on Mark & Walt in the Morning.

Michigan State Police have partnered with local university cold case programs to boost law enforcement training, a move credited with inspiring 12 students who have become troopers + contributing to solving old cases.

At least seven graduates are set to join upcoming recruit schools.

Marquette-based Caught Dreamin’ Therapy expanded to Ishpeming after a Friday ribbon cutting at 1700 Ash Street and will host an open house today (9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) to welcome new clients.

The clinic now provides diverse mental health services for all ages.

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.