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Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The U.P. Fall Beer Festival will return tomorrow at Mattson Lower Harbor Park from 1:00pm to 6:00pm — featuring craft beers from nearly 80 Michigan brewers. The 16th annual event also offers food trucks and live music, with tickets available online for adults 21 and older. Sunny 101.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marquette’s 5th annual Art on the Mountain event will take place this weekend at Marquette Mountain from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both local and lower Michigan artists will show paintings, photographs, ceramics, woodwork and jewelry + food, live music and a bubble show will add to the fun while lift tickets will be available for purchase. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ NMU Siril Concert Series is hosting musical duo Deux Saisons today at Reynolds Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.—the husband and wife pair and NMU music faculty will perform a mix of old and new classical pieces. Sunny 101.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The West End Health Foundation is offering fall grants to nonprofits that improve health in Marquette County's West End+ organizations can apply for amounts from $1,000 to $10,000 while groups focusing on food security may receive up to $40,000; applications close on September 26th. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The West End Health Foundation is accepting applications for two fall grant cycles aimed at supporting local health programs and food security (with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and one proactive grant offering up to $40,000 available). Applications are due by September 26th at noon and must be submitted online. WZMQ 19
- ➤ After months of bargaining, UPHS-Marquette techs reached a tentative contract agreement on September 3 that includes an 18.75% wage increase over four years & matching health insurance with RNs and improved terms for incentive shifts, and union members will vote on the agreement on September 11. WZMQ 19
- ➤ During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, mental health specialists in Marquette work to reduce the stigma around suicide by teaching residents to recognize signs like loneliness and changes in sleep or appetite. A Walk for Hope event will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming—participants can join the walk at 11:00 a.m. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ UP Health System Marquette is expanding its trauma surgery services today by launching UPHS Marquette Surgical Associates to bring together surgical expertise for better patient care. Peter Camilli said the new practice integrates trauma and breast surgery consultative care, and more services are expected to be added soon — enhancing access across the region. Upper Michigan's Source
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Live Music Night with Babe Report, 44Acres, and Bimbo
8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $5 Cover — Experience a vibrant music night featuring local bands in a beloved brewery setting.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
3-7 p.m. — Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority — Free drop-off — Safely dispose of hazardous waste and contribute to environmental protection efforts.
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Anna p.s. Concert at Drifa Brewing
6 PM – 12 AM — Drífa Brewing Company — $10 cover charge — Enjoy live Indie Folk music from Anna p.s. as they showcase their latest album.
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The Go Rounds Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 Student / $18 General Admission — Experience the mind-bending sounds of The Go Rounds blending indie, psych-pop, and twang-rock.
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Blackrocks Oktoberfest Celebration
4 PM – 3 AM — 424 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI — Free entry — Celebrate Oktoberfest with German music, food vendors, and stein competitions while dressed in traditional attire.
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Grateful Dead Tribute Sunday Funday
3-5 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 Admission — Enjoy a lively afternoon with Another One performing classic Grateful Dead tunes and great craft beer.
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HA-HA-Harvest Fest
8-10:30 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $20 — Enjoy a night of laughter with headliner Adam Burke and feature Sonal Aggarwal at this comedy fest.
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Queen City Trailblazers
5:00-5:45 p.m. — Forestville Trailhead and Tourist Park Campground Trailhead — Cost varies — Kids K-5th can learn trail running basics in this fun and safe program led by experienced coaches.
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2025 Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference
7:30 a.m. — Northern Center — $135 Members, $185 Non-Members — Dive into a weekend of environmental education amidst the stunning fall colors of Marquette.
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Yooper Game Con
12-8 p.m. — Westwood Mall — Cost information not provided — Celebrate gaming with fellow Yoopers through tournaments and cosplay.
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