Good morning, Marquette.

Construction on the 4.3-mile Lakenenland Extension of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail remains on schedule for completion in mid-September.

The project is upgrading the trail from Kawbawgam Road to Lakenenland Sculpture Park in Chocolay Township — adding a new crushed aggregate surface, ADA-accessible parking, a bicycle rack, and interpretive panels.

HarborFest returns to Lower Harbor this weekend with free entry, live music, food trucks, and kids’ fun.

Organized by the Marquette West Rotary Club and Foundation, the festival features tribute bands from the 90s, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Eagles + local acts to complement a lineup + local community spirit.

In Ishpeming, the owners of Milano Smokehouse Meats announced they will close the business by the end of September as they step away from daily operations (seeking someone to take over and continue its legacy).

Snow Day Fibers opened its doors and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon in downtown Ishpeming at 200 East Division Street.

The cozy shop sells yarn, knitting supplies, and indie-dyed fibers — hosting weekly fiber circles and open-stitch sessions, and is open Wednesday through Saturday.

Music on Third returned to 3rd Street in Marquette with live music and food after being cancelled in July due to wildfire smoke — the Marquette Downtown Development Authority noted a record 54 applicant performers and expects over 2,000 attendees.

Marquette families may sign up for free preschool for four-year-olds under Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program.

Enrollment reached 322 students already this year and staff aim to exceed 400 by year's end, with nearly 53,000 families across the state having applied.

Northern Michigan University began move in weekend on Aug.

20 for non-summer housing students, with staff preparing 3,000 beds plus a warm welcome for everyone. Classes start Monday, Aug. 24.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced 20 grants last Thursday at the U.P.

State Fair. Six investments, including $84,753 for Peace Pie Company and $100,000 for Superior Culture LLC in Marquette, are set to support local agriculture, fisheries, and modernization projects.

Michigan State Police Trooper Tom Kinnunen (adopted as an infant) began his search for his biological family last fall and built professional connections while attending a law enforcement program in Seoul in June.

The NMU men’s hockey team announced six transfers and eight freshmen ahead of its 50th Anniversary season in Marquette.

The Wildcats will open at the Berry Events Center against University of Miami (Ohio) on Friday, Oct. 2 and host games later in October.