Good morning, Marquette.

Earl E. Byrds opened its downtown diner after five years in Munising and serves breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony in September.

Northern Michigan University approved the $21 million sale of its EAN broadband network to Michigan Broadband Services after an 8-0 board vote on Tuesday morning.

The deal will boost internet speeds throughout the U.P. & fund student programs while it awaits FCC approval by November.

HarborFest, organized by the Marquette Harbor Rotary Club, kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Lower Harbor Park with four days of free live music featuring rock+ soul and country from local bands.

State officials approved $50 million in reimbursable grants for the Copperwood Mine project north of Wakefield (boosting community infrastructure) to improve County Road 519; project officials said a feasibility analysis is set for Q1 and the venture may add over 300 jobs.

InvestUP announced a range of projects set to boost the local economy, including Stormy Kromer's college collection expansion, a $1.34M Manistique redevelopment (housing, dance studio), Baraga County Memorial Hospital's planned mobile clinic, a new Island Resort golf course, Twin Lakes State Park renovations, and accolades for NMU and MTU.

The FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient – Bemotrizinol – in June, marking the first new active component in 20 years; local health experts advise that there is no need to change current sunscreen routines.

Tonya Darner, CEO of UPHS Marquette and UPHS Bell, will step down effective Sept.

18 — UP Health System is finalizing interim leadership plans to ensure continuous care for local patients.

Dr. Susan Woolford (pediatrician at UofM Health C.S.

Mott Children's Hospital) advised parents to choose breakfast options with protein, fiber and healthy fats while avoiding too much sugar. A national poll found that three-quarters of parents face challenges in providing balanced meals.

Nearly 70 Michigan breweries will showcase 372 beers at the 17th Annual U.P.

Fall Beer Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12 along Lake Superior’s shoreline at Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Tickets are available online and the event will include live music and local food vendors.

Northern Michigan University has named Luke Mattson as the new men’s basketball assistant coach, with the local native returning after a stint at Southeastern Oklahoma State and a previous season that saw a GLIAC championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance; he played high school ball in Negaunee.