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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is hosting a square dancing fundraiser today at Willow Farm in Harvey from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. — The event features music by the Feltliners, a cash bar, two food trucks, a line dancing showcase and auction items with tickets available at the Habitat office or Habitat ReStore. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ Jeffrey's Restaurant in Marquette celebrated its one-year anniversary after a fire by holding a community event on Friday — giving out prizes like shirts and mugs — to thank local supporters and mark a milestone as the business looked forward to winter. Owner Jeff Erickson said the celebration highlighted the restaurant's journey since reopening. Upper Michigan's Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After 28 years at Range Bank, President and CEO Roxanne Daust—who helped the bank grow—will retire in December and Chief Lending Officer Jamey Markham will take over to steer the bank forward. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On September 12, the Marquette City Band held a free fundraising concert at Blackrocks Brewery from 5:30pm to 8:00pm to raise money for the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell project at Presque Isle Park. Conductor Steve Grugin said local musical artists and guest conductors performed — donations were accepted at the event. Sunny 101.9
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ASNMU President Cassidy Gibson began her fall semester and is working to deliver on her campaign promises made during last semester’s student election. She is focusing on updating campus policies—working on the constitutional committee and reforming outdated campus legislature—to better serve student groups after summer orientation events. The North Wind
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are grading and laying gravel on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail between Negaunee and Republic today to fix ruts and smooth sandy spots in Ely and Humboldt townships — officials say work will finish on Sept 20 and riders should slow down for heavy equipment. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority safely collected household hazardous waste such as batteries, pesticides, motor oil, antifreeze and aerosol cans with paint on Thursday from residents in the area. The final collection of the year is scheduled for October 2nd from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.—the monthly event helps keep dangerous materials out of the landfill and the air safer. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jesse Nye of Mount MFG proposed to move his business into the unused Ride North building on US-41 in Marquette Township to create a new scientific research facility — the Planning Commission set a public hearing for Wednesday, October 8th at 7 p.m. at the Township Community Center. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ State Rep Greg Markkanen said Aspirus Health will end labor and delivery at its Ironwood hospital by December 31 due to a national shortage of OB-GYN specialists—he calls for a new 24/7 emergency clinic in Ontonagon to help rural U.P. families get nearby care. WZMQ 19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UP Health System-Marquette techs ratified a union contract covering four years and three months that gives an 18.75 percent wage increase to boost staffing and retention—changing their health insurance to match what nurses receive. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will offer free flu shots next week to registered veterans in Iron Mountain and at community-based outpatient clinics across the U.P.—veterans can drive through or walk in at a time that works for them. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Marquette Food Co-Op will launch its Ask an RD nutrition guidance series Tuesday, September 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.—registered dietician Amanda Latvala will answer shoppers’ questions about healthy eating and simple meal ideas. Upper Michigan's Source
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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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