Good morning, Marquette.

Betty from Champion won the grand prize and took home a brand new S220 riding lawn mower from Northland Ag & Turf at the Love Your Lawn 2025 Giveaway where guests enjoyed Jet’s Pizza.

Tony Tilly from Negaunee and Harry Rahoi from Republic also received door prizes from Texas Roadhouse and Tadych’s.

On Thursday morning, Fox Negaunee covered nearly $1,000 in gas tabs at Circle K for its annual Fox Fuels the Fourth event, ensuring customers paid nothing for their fill-ups before the holiday—continuing a decade-long tradition of community support.

WLUC TV6 named Shannon Konoske as its new news director today—she moves up from Assistant News Director—after Andrew Lacombe left for a new career opportunity.

Konoske, who joined WLUC in 2021—rising quickly through the ranks—will guide news operations to keep our local coverage strong.

Marquette Fringe is calling for volunteers to support the Fall Phantasm festival on October 4—from helping with setup in the days before to assisting on the day—at Lakenenland Sculpture Park, where live music, theater and dance will be featured and vendor applications will be accepted until July 31. This event will bring local creative talent together to present a 'Chrysalis' themed experience.

The Peter White Public Library has launched its summer Dungeons and Dragons Jr. campaign for kids in fourth and fifth grade, inviting them to register for free sessions.

The event offers biweekly games from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — scheduled for July 8, July 22 and Aug. 5 — with additional sessions planned for the fall.

Summers are a good time for residents in the U.P. to explore hidden areas along narrow backroads and nature spots like Whitefish Point, where birders recorded nearly 55,000 birds during spring counts.

Birders in Chippewa, Alger and nearby counties have seen bobolinks, meadowlarks and dickcissels + they enjoy sandy beaches, dunes, bogs and blueberry woods along these routes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Boston Imposters Concert on the Steps

6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Peter White Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic folk music with husband-wife duo The Boston Imposters.

Donut Dash 5k

10 AM — Provisions MQT — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun run supporting local community initiatives with a sweet twist.