Good morning, Marquette.

Forsyth Forward has joined Travel Marquette’s Junior Explorer program to offer kids a new adventure at Tourist Park in Gwinn + explorers who complete check-ins at seven Leave No Trace sites earn patches and an insulated adventure backpack by Sept.

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Delegates visited Marquette today and met with the Lake Superior Community Partnership — CEO Natalie Chmiko outlined plans to share local traditions and Japanese culture, including Tobita-kun.

They also discussed a sister city shop in Higashiomi to offer local products in Japan.

Beautiful flowers bloom at Father Marquette Park today - drawing locals to enjoy the park's colorful natural display.

On July 1, Brittany Anderson took over Provisions MQT in Marquette and said the shop will keep serving food and drinks from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. as usual while also adding travel clothing (self-ironing and anti-stink) from Wear and Roam.

The annual BIPOC Outdoors Summit took place Monday at NMU where outdoor advocates taught lessons on making natural spaces more welcoming and accessible - community leaders emphasized inclusive practices and healing through nature while participants learned strategies to empower youth and build lasting connections.

Tony Wallets (with his human handler Allison Maple) and Drew Cramer, known as Adequate Spider Guy, will travel to San Francisco on Friday for the Dark Horse Competition which is a qualifier for the national championships.

Wolf’s Head Film has launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover travel and food expenses.

State funding has been secured to build NMU's new Northern Enterprise Center for the College of Business.

The $23 million expansion of the Hedgcock Building (supported by nearly $13 million in state funds) will add classrooms, offices, study spaces and cybersecurity labs.

On Monday, first responders participated in Operation Iron Wave at Lower Harbor as federal+state+local agencies practiced vessel boarding and hazmat suit drills to prepare for potential chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear incidents.

The exercise built teamwork to enhance community protection.

Range Bank has added local mortgage lender Foster Wonders to its Kingsford office.

Wonders, who returned to the community, will offer tailored mortgage solutions and guide local residents toward homeownership using community knowledge + lasting personal ties.