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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Blueberry Festival will be held on Friday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at West Washington Street and South Front Street, with street closures expanding to Baraga Avenue to allow over 120 vendors and 10 musicians. Michael Bradford of the Marquette Downtown Development Authority advised locals to leave dogs at home due to hot and rough ground + the festival will celebrate local food, merchandise, and music. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Superior Alliance for Independent Living will celebrate the ADA's 35th anniversary this Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at Burns Landing Historic Park Pavilion in Big Bay—after recent upgrades improved parking, restrooms and the boardwalk. SAIL’s accessibility advocate Jamie Glenn said the event will offer food, games and information to highlight progress and the need for continued efforts toward full inclusion. Upper Michigan's Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer announced on July 14 that InvestUP in the Upper Peninsula will receive $1.6 million from the Michigan Innovation Fund, which was set up with bipartisan support to boost local entrepreneurship. Marty Fittante, InvestUP’s CEO, said the funding will help local innovators and provide much-needed capital to startups + high-growth companies statewide. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 5 p.m. at Reynolds Recital Hall, NMU Professor of Percussion James Strain hosts a free drumming performance with four Marquette Symphony Orchestra musicians. The recital showcases over a dozen percussion instruments + original scores from work spanning the last 100 years. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Kids learned about Native American birchbark canoes and built paper bag miniatures at the Marquette Maritime Museum on Monday—Liberty Children’s Art Project led the workshop, giving them a chance to explore art and history. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College leaders from tribal, community, and four‑year Michigan institutions met at NMU’s campus to discuss support for indigenous students—aiming to build connections and share resources that boost native student success. Upper Michigan's Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy issued an air quality alert today due to high levels of fine particulates, PM2.5, in the Unhealthy to USG range for several Upper Peninsula counties including Marquette. Residents are advised to limit outdoor exercise, keep windows closed, and use proper air filters to reduce exposure, especially if they have heart or lung problems. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette City Commission holds a special meeting today at 5 p.m. in the commission chambers of City Hall to discuss the brownfield at 401 W. Washington St—public comments are limited to three minutes per person if you state your name and address. The Mining Journal
- ➤ State Rep. Greg Markkanen and Rep. Brenda Carter visited the 110th District this past weekend as part of the Michigan Legislative Exchange—an effort that pairs lawmakers from different parties to learn about each other’s local challenges like broadband access and healthcare. They attended a pancake breakfast at the Iron River Senior Center and met with community leaders to discuss shared district issues. The Mining Journal
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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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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.
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Donut Dash 5k
10 AM — Provisions MQT — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun run supporting local community initiatives with a sweet twist.
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Chanteymen & Windmill Music Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Get ready to have your socks rocked right off with live music from Chanteymen and Windmill Music.
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3rd Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run
2-3:30 p.m. — 715 M-553, Gwinn, MI — Registration fee applies — Participate in a spirited run to celebrate community and health at the Marquette County Fair.
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