Good morning, Marquette.

HarborFest drew record Thursday crowds and near-record turnouts Friday and Saturday at Mattson Lower Harbor Park, organizers said.

The event raised funds for local groups — they are already planning next year's lineup.

Local aerospace firm Kall Morris Inc was selected in late August for a multi-million-dollar SpaceWERX contract to expand its team + boost its technology as it prepares for a high-scale project launching in 2028.

Downtown Marquette's Blackrocks Brewery parking lot will host a vinyl record show on Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. as part of the Endless Summer Festival featuring new and used records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books + t-shirts.

Organizers will assist with trading media and finding new homes for unused collections.

Boogie Fest Too will run from Thursday through Monday in Rock and features live music, camping, ATV rides, food, and a costume contest.

Proceeds will help local community members, and organizers promise a rain or shine event (big tents and canopies provided).

Superior Hills Elementary unveiled its new playground on September 1 after receiving grants from MDARD and local organizations.

An open house is planned this week as the school readies for classes starting on September 8.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its initiative to offer free lead-reducing water filters to households with children on Medicaid + pregnant persons on Medicaid who have lead or old plumbing.

Residents statewide may call the MDHHS Drinking Water Hotline at 844-934-1315 to check if they qualify.

UPAWS is offering pet microchips for $10 with 50 donated chips available at its Marquette County facility.

Residents should update their contact info regularly + sign up for an appointment online.

Health officials declared September as National Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness about mental health challenges in the area (noting a higher local suicide rate).

The Marquette County Health Department will host Walk For Hope on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Ishpeming to improve crisis support access.

The U.P. Fall Beer Fest will take place on Sept.

12 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. It supports the Michigan Brewers Guild as guests sample small servings of various beers and tickets are $55 online + $65 at the door.

Michigan Tech will induct 10 former athletes into its Sports Hall of Fame on Oct.

16 on campus & honor them during the Miner's Cup game on Oct. 17 when football and hockey teams host Northern Michigan and Alaska.