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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lakeshore Bike is hosting its second week-long e-bike demo in Marquette until Saturday that offers free rides for up to four hours and help on how e-bikes work+ the event also includes discounts on e-bike sales and encourages a leisurely spin around town. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Northern Michigan University will host its first BIPOC Outdoors Summit and Rest Retreat next week with the summit held at Wahtera Pavilion from August 4 to 5 and a retreat at Raging River Campground from August 6 to 8. The event features keynote speakers and nature-based activities for outdoor professionals—ticket prices are $165 for the summit and $300 for the retreat. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The U.P. Home Health and Hospice Center rededicated its Hospice Serenity Garden near Presque Isle Park on Monday to offer a quiet spot for all who need a place to think. The center will plant trees on the property over the next year and invites volunteers as caretaker Brian Swanson and Angela Ciampaglia keep the garden well maintained. WZMQ 19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On July 28th, 2024, Mary Myers of the Lake Superior Community Partnership spoke on Mark & Walt in the Morning about business retention in Marquette County. She said the group plans to meet annually with local businesses to learn about their challenges and successes and to provide support through grants and networking. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ Laurium Manor Inn in Laurium is competing in Newsweek magazine’s Best Historical B&B contest as the only U.P. nominee. The nearly 120-year-old inn—started as a bed and breakfast in 1989 with 45 rooms—will try to win first place when voting closes on August 14. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at the Ojibwe Recreation Area in Baraga, the 47th annual powwow brought together dancers, singers and food vendors offering traditional foods such as wild rice and fry bread—Powwow Chair Christine Awonohopay said it was one of the largest powwows in Michigan. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northern Strike NS25-2 will take place from August 2 to 16 across Michigan, with training at K.I. Sawyer Airfield in Marquette and more than 7,500 participants from across the country and abroad. The exercise is expected to boost local economic activity by generating about $38 million annually and will cause increased traffic on August 2 and August 16. WZMQ 19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On July 28th, 2024, Sydnie Wedig of Active Physical Therapy in Ishpeming Country Village discussed rotator cuff injuries and recovery during her feature on Mark & Walt in the Morning—she detailed common injury types, repair techniques and when surgery may be considered. Sunny 101.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan University changed its coaching staff for the swimming and diving teams—head coach Heidi Voigt said coach Christopher Kelly is promoted to assistant diving coach and Lance Bergmann is hired as an assistant coach. The teams will start their season with meets on Sept. 19-20 and host competitions on Oct. 3-4 at their home pool. The Mining Journal
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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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HarborFest
All day — Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park — Free admission — Celebrate the end of summer with family fun, tasty food, and live music while supporting local charities.
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Wildcat Gold Release & NMU Alumni Happy Hour
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Blackrocks Brewery — Cost information not provided — Celebrate the yearly release of a collaborative lager while supporting NMU students' outdoor recreation access.
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Sip & Stretch Yoga
10-11 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes first beverage — Unwind with refreshing yoga and a brew in a vibrant setting.
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