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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Marquette Bald Eagle Harley-Davidson dealership is hosting the Harley Owners Group Rally with a bike procession starting at NMU Dome this morning and a social event at Marquette Commons at 7 p.m.—HOG community members can test ride new bikes while future rallies will require membership. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club of Marquette announced it is seeking volunteers & crossing guards to help manage crowd control along the parade route for the 4th of July parade, which will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Sunny 101.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tree-Ripe Fruit Co.—a Milwaukee company—makes two summer trips through the Upper Peninsula and will bring fresh Georgia peaches, pecans, and New Mexico pistachios to customers. In Marquette, it will stop at Westwood Mall from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. today as later stops are planned in Ishpeming and Kingsford. WZMQ 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dinsimore Robinson—an Alabama man involved in an international sextortion scheme linked to the death of teenager Jordan Demay—was sentenced on June 12 in Grand Rapids and will serve three years probation while paying $47,523.78 to Demay’s parents. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the fifth annual Presque Isle Art Fair takes place in front of the Presque Isle Studios from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.—about 30 local vendors will sell food, art, and live music to kick off Marquette's art fair season. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Menominee tribal researchers and Dartmouth College officials uncovered ancient agricultural ridges in UP forests dating back 1,000 years—showing early indigenous farming practices. They hope further work will reveal evidence of a historical settlement in the area. Upper Michigan's Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travel Marquette launched Collect Marquette, a digital passport program that rewards people for picking up trash at 22 scenic spots, replacing gloves and trash bags at its office. Participants fill a bag with trash then return it for a tote bag and a chance to win one of three $150 gift cards — the initiative runs until the end of summer — aiming to keep the county clean. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Contractors worked on road repairs near Wawonowin Golf Club on U.S. 41 this week, causing 30-minute delays for morning commuters. MDOT said the crew fixed potholes & sealed cracks, moved operations west due to heavy traffic, and will finish the project in a few days. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At a free resource fair Friday afternoon, the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center held a ribbon cutting for its new People’s Garden near K.I. Sawyer — the event also featured free dental screenings, vaccinations, a raffle, and a cooking demo using fresh garden vegetables. Upper Michigan's Source
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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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JASNO Live Music Performance
8 p.m. — Superior Culture — Ticket info not specified — Experience the vibrant sounds of local band Jasno as they perform live in Marquette.
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Queen City Half Marathon and 5K
8:00 – 11:45 AM — Queen City Running Co. — Check website for registration fees — Experience a fast and scenic course in the charming city of Marquette.
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Sip & Stretch Yoga Session
10-11 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes first beverage — Unwind with yoga while sipping your favorite brew in the Biergarten.
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