Good morning, Marquette.

The Copper Harbor Chili Cook-Off celebrates its 25th anniversary as local organizers close out summer and welcome fall in Copper Harbor – a festive gathering with live music, free chili, dessert, and beverages, plus both traditional and creative entries on display.

RAMBA announced that executive director Danny Hill will retire from the trail network on Oct.

1 after over 35 years of service as a designer, builder, board member and director since 2021. He will remain a volunteer and advisor in the local community.

Florida veteran Pasquale Florio (90) joined UP Honor Flight XXIX on Wednesday to tour the Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington, DC.

His visit was made possible by a generous local donation that highlights the community’s support for veterans.

Yooptone Music celebrated nine years today at its North Third Street location, hosting its first Yooptone Day with bench concerts from U.P. artists, a guitar pedal toss, a rockstar costume contest and free swag bags & food from Midtown Bakery.

The 2nd Annual End of Summer Powwow took place Saturday at Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming.

The event celebrated Native American culture with two grand entries & a free feast open to everyone.

Northern Michigan University reported an overall fall enrollment drop to 6,961 even as over 1,800 new students join and key departments like Business and Psychology show growth — the school introduced Experience Grants and Tuition Advantage programs to boost retention.

Northern Michigan University faces parking challenges as over 1,800 new students join this fall and both commuter drivers and on campus residents struggle with high permit fees and limited lot availability.

The Roosevelt Lakers defeated the NMU volleyball team in four sets on Saturday afternoon (23-25, 24-26, 25-20, 27-25) for their first GLIAC win.

NMU will host the Davenport Panthers on Friday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m.

The Wildcats started their cross country season at the Phoenix Open in Green Bay with three runners finishing in the top six, including junior Ella DeBruyn who set a new personal best by more than 40 seconds.

The team finished second among seven teams with a total of 101 points.

NMU volleyball opened conference play Friday with a 3-1 win over Purdue Northwest in Hammond, Ind.

Freshman Anna O'Keefe led with 12 kills as the team rallied from a first-set setback to secure the victory.

Senior captain Luca Rosen scored four goals in NMU’s 7-1 win over Jamestown today at NMU Soccer Field, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer.

The Wildcats closed their non-conference slate and will begin GLIAC play on Sept. 18 (traveling to Saginaw Valley for their opener).

NMU Football lost 56-14 to St. Thomas on Saturday afternoon as four turnovers hurt the Wildcats.

They will host the Davenport Panthers at the Superior Dome next Saturday.