Good morning, Marquette.

Organizers plan the second annual Ishpeming powwow on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Al Quaal. The event includes Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. (it honors native culture and veterans) and invites all community members to join the celebration.

Marquette City Band held a free fundraising concert at Blackrocks Brewery on Sept.

3 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and featured musical guest performances + encouraged donations to cover its operating costs.

Blackrocks Brewery is hosting the Endless Summer Festival on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features 10 bands, art vendors, Geoff and Jon's Record Show, and food trucks for a finish-summer celebration — a chance to savor music, food and art before colder weather arrives.

Northern Michigan University students are launching their theatre season today with Wildcat Theatre Follies, where first-year students explore acting and sophomores practice leadership; the season continues with Come From Away opening later this month + tickets are available at the NMU box office.

First Tee hosted local youth at the Marquette Golf Club to build social skills and lifelong friendships through golf.

Director Kenn Hruska said proceeds from the event will support Marquette youth programs, with sponsors including Vango’s Pizza + Midwest Construction.

GLREA Solarize Michigan hosted a session at Peter White Public Library (offering up to a 15% discount on solar plans) for local business owners, non-profits, schools and places of worship to learn about solar energy benefits.

State Sen. Ed McBroom applauded the Michigan Strategic Fund board for approving $50 million for the Copperwood Mine project in the western U.P.

The funding—approved by a 7-2 vote on Tuesday, Aug. 25—allocates $5 million for road improvements and $45 million to boost energy and communications infrastructure.

The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library will be on the November ballot with its first-ever millage proposal that seeks a new levy of 2.5 mills (about $90 per year) to raise roughly $399,000 for building repairs, staffing, and programs through 2031.

The Upper Great Lakes Family Health branch in Sawyer has broken ground on a new site+ which will include a comprehensive pharmacy to improve healthcare access; they plan to move in January and begin offering services by February or March.

NMU volleyball team overcame Cal State East Bay in a five-set match in Hayward, Calif., with freshman Russell sealing a 17-15 win.

The Wildcats will use the momentum in tomorrow's doubleheader against Colorado School of Mines at 1:00 p.m. EDT & Westmont at 8:30 p.m. EDT.

NMU men’s soccer secured a 3-2 win at home today as freshman Vinni DaSilva and junior Noah Preston-Watkins scored early, giving the Wildcats an edge before Luca Rosen sealed the victory; the team will face Saginaw Valley State this Sunday at Robbert C.

Braddock Field.